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Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) are the same species Maryland calls rockfish—silvery fish with dark lateral stripes prized in Coastal Bays and near the Inlet. Visitors search “striped bass” nationally; locals say rockfish on menus. Strict DNR rules apply to both names.
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.
