The Presque Isle and Cinder Pond Boat Launches will be open beginning Friday, April 12. However, the Presque Isle Marina and Cinder Pond Marina will remain closed until May 1.

The City of Marquette requires all boaters to obtain a launch permit to launch a boat at Presque Isle and Cinder Pond. Seasonal launch permits are available for purchase at Lakeview Arena Parks and Recreation office, located at 401 E. Fair Ave., the City of Marquette’s Treasurer’s office located at 300 W. Baraga Ave. The cost is $60 per seasonal launch permit, and $15 for an additional launch permit (restrictions apply). Daily launch permits are $6 and are available in the red launch boxes located and Presque Isle and Cinder Pond Marina launch areas.