Fishing & Boating

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Fishing & Boating

Ocean City, Maryland is the White Marlin Capital of the World, offering various opportunities to enjoy fishing on head boats, charter boats, public fishing piers, bottom-fishing on the bay, or private boats (either bring your own or rent one while you are here). For local license information, fish and creel limit regulations and crabbing information, please contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-688-FINS.

Surf-Fishing in Ocean City

Surf fishing is permitted in Ocean City but you must be at least fifty (50) yards from anyone on the beach or swimmers between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Surf-fishing is permitted on Assateague Island except on guarded beaches and surfing zones. For more information on Assateague Island, contact the visitors center at 410-641-1441.

Public Fishing Piers

Inlet Park, Ocean City Inlet

3rd Street Pier on the Bayside

9th Street Pier on the Bayside

Northside Park, 125th Street on the Bayside

Public Boat Launches

Commercial Harbor, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City

Gum Point Road off of Route 589, West Ocean City

87th Street and the Bay in Ocean City

Assateague Island Park, Route 611

Boat Trailer Parking is available at the 100th Street Municipal Parking Lot for a fee. Call the lot at 410-524-0038.

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