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Lodging premiums, celebratory dinners, and impulse tackle shopping add up fast during marquee fishing week. Build a harbor-night budget line and watch automatic gratuities on group tabs. Shoulder nights before or after the tournament often save real money.
Sources: 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.
