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No practical or legal scenario supports spearfishing inside crowded Ocean City swim zones—bather safety and town beach rules conflict with underwater harvest near guarded lines. Treat guarded beaches as rod-and-reel and body-surf territory only.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
