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Offshore spearfishing—if legal for target species—requires blue-water boats, experienced crews, and gear compliance far beyond casual pier trips. Charters here overwhelmingly target rod-and-reel billfish and tuna, not spearfishing tourism.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries · Visit Ocean City
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.
