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Release tournaments still produce reproduction mounts from dock photos and tapes—confirm captain supports measurement time. Keeping billfish for mounts follows strict federal and state rules; assume release unless explicitly legal.
Sources: NOAA Fisheries · Maryland DNR · White Marlin Open
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.
