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Inlet channels concentrate boats, jets, and swimmers in summer—subsurface spearfishing creates lethal visibility conflicts. Coast Guard and Town traffic patterns make the Inlet inappropriate for casual spearing even where generic maps look open.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · Town of Ocean City · Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
