Answer
Similar rigs catch both—spots peak cooler months while croakers dominate summer evenings. Spots show the namesake shoulder spot; croakers grunt in buckets. Mixed catches need careful identification before keepers hit the cooler.
Sources: Maryland DNR · 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.
