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Steam pots focus crabs with Old Bay and vinegar—boils add shrimp, sausage, and dump-table drama. Use pots for traditional picking; boils for mixed Low Country spreads.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR · Town of 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.
