Great catches have also been pulled from the piers and other fishing areas throughout Ocean City including the Route 50 bridge. Surf fishing off both Assateague and Ocean City beaches yields fine catches of bluefish, sea trout, kingfish and more. No license is required to fish in the saltwater bays and inlets in and around Ocean City or in the ocean. Several public boat ramps provide access to area waters for those who have their own boats. Please note that boat trailers are not permitted to be parked on public streets or in municipal parking lots except at the 100 th Street Municipal Lot.
Most marinas have space available to park trailers and boats for a small fee.
Boat rentals also are available at local marinas. Several fishing tournaments are held throughout the season and everyone is invited to sign up for the competition and cash prizes. Ocean City also offers a weekly Amateur Anglers Contest during the summer season, open to everyone fishing in and around the town's waters. Categories for competition are rockfish, bluefish, sea bass, flounder and trout. Reel in your catch and take it to one of several authorized weigh stations in and around Ocean City.