Ocean City Fishing and Boating Archives

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Winter Waterfowl: Not Always at your Peck and Call

During these cold, wet, winter months, it can be hard to find life in the Coastal Bays. However, there are many interesting creatures who call our watershed home…

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OC Bayhopper Discusses Possible Expansion with City Council

January 31, 2021

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OC Bayhopper Discusses Possible Expansion with City Council

An exciting development in the tourism industry may expand over the next several years, and the Ocean City Mayor and Council could serve as major supporters. OC Bayhopper,…

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Something Blue: The Life of the Inimitable Maryland Blue Crab

January 21, 2021

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Something Blue: The Life of the Inimitable Maryland Blue Crab

Ah, the legendary Maryland blue crab! To some, there may be that nostalgia of catching them off a dock or indulging in a multi-hour crab feast, and to…

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October 14, 2020

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Alewife: An Oktoberfest Star

October is a month of many occasions, Halloween, Oktoberfest, and the lesser known but equally important annual return of anadromous fish from our watershed to their ocean habitats.…

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Striped Burrfish: The Not so Common Creature

August 19, 2020

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Striped Burrfish: The Not so Common Creature

If you’re lucky enough, when visiting Ocean City, and Maryland’s Coastal Bays, you may spot a Striped Burrfish!! Is it a pufferfish? What is the difference? When looking…

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July 16, 2020

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The Brilliant and Brainless Jellyfish

Residents and visitors alike know that the summer season brings a whole range of fascinating animals to our Coastal Bays watershed. As the temperature of the bays warm,…

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Ocean City Tuna Tournament Prepares for Competition This Weekend!

July 6, 2020

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Ocean City Tuna Tournament Prepares for Competition This Weekend!

The Ocean City Tuna Tournament takes place July 10th – 12th. History The Ocean City Tuna Tournament first kicked off 33 years ago as a local tournament. Now,…

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White Marlin Open Prepares for Exciting, but Safe Tournament

July 2, 2020

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White Marlin Open Prepares for Exciting, but Safe Tournament

The 47th Annual White Marlin Open will be held August 3rd – 7th. While organizers promise an enthusiastic tournament, they are indeed instituting numerous safety precautions to ensure the health…

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Crooked Hammock Hosts Shore Craft Beer Cruise on OC Bay Hopper

June 22, 2020

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Crooked Hammock Hosts Shore Craft Beer Cruise on OC Bay Hopper

Shore Craft Beer Cruises are back! Thursdays this summer are all about local beers on the bay. Shore Craft Beer is again offering weekly sunset cruises aboard the…

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