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Squid, clams, and cut bait on chicken rigs or deep-drop bundles dominate tilefish tactics—sharp hooks and glow beads help in dark depths. Mates bait dozens of hooks per drop. Swimbait-sized fillets beat tiny hooks for larger golden tile.
Sources: NOAA Fisheries · 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.
