I lived in Marion for 10 years as a kid. The docks are always a good place to scan for pogies being harassed by blues. Sometimes the blues will push them all the way up to Barden's Boat Yard - or is it Burr Bros. I always confused the too but it's the one at the end of the harbor.
There is also a deep channel with moving water between Ram's Island and the (private) point before you get to Silvershell beach. Good spot to chunk at night or plug the edges at dawn.
Marion holds mostly blues this time of year, unless you catch a push of bass going through that got sidetracked and ventured into the harbor.
If you want more of a "surf" feel, head down Point road towards Catanset club. There are a few stretches of beach that you can access. The further down the road you go the deeper the water is just off the beach. Nice rocky coast.
Good luck
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