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It if it ends on time, it will be fine for the beginning of Black Sea Bass season but its coming at the end of Tautog Season. I was hoping to catch the end of the spring Tautog season before the May 16th closure for 2 months but this may require me to take the long way out to the spot I like to go to
(March 26, 2021) A temporary security zone controlled by the United States Coast Guard will be established approximately 8 miles off the coast of Ocean City from April 25 through May 8.
“The (local military) has determined that a security zone is needed for waterborne protection of the public, mitigation of potential terrorist acts, and the enhancing of public and maritime safety and security in order to safeguard life, property and the environment on or near the navigable waters near Ocean City,” according to a press release from the Coast Guard.
While the area is under Coast Guard control, it will be off limits to unauthorized boaters.
Capt. Monty Hawkins, of the Morning Star charter boat, said it was too early to tell how the cordoned-off stretch will affect fishing, but remained skeptical.
It if it ends on time, it will be fine for the beginning of Black Sea Bass season but its coming at the end of Tautog Season. I was hoping to catch the end of the spring Tautog season before the May 16th closure for 2 months but this may require me to take the long way out to the spot I like to go to