Answer
Maryland and federal waters rules set minimum keeper length, daily bag limits, and seasonal closures on the current chart—verify before keeping fish. Limits protect spawning aggregations on reefs. Measure carefully; release borderline fish.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries
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.
