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Striped bass, flounder, and other coastal species carry seasons and size limits regardless of harvest method—some species may be closed to spearfishing entirely. DNR charts list method-specific restrictions; assume closed unless explicitly open.
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.
