Bayside Pier is a fishing pier on Miller Creek in Ocean City, MD. Free public area located on the bayside. Use shiners and squid for flounder, bluefish and sea bass – bloodworms for Norfolk spot – sand fleas or sectioned hard crab for tautog. The next fishing pier is Milton Fishing Pier in Milton, about 30 miles away.
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Ocean City, MD |
| Water | Miller Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Bayside Pier: Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Bayside Pier is in Ocean City, Maryland. We have no street address for Bayside Pier, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Miller Creek.
Our data does not say whether Bayside Pier charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes, unless you qualify for an exemption. Buy a Maryland license online before fishing at Bayside Pier.
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