MARQUETTE — The boat launches at Presque Isle and Cinder Pond marinas are open; however, the marinas themselves 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 the Marquette Parks and Recreation Office, inside Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Ave.; and the Marquette Treasurer’s Office, 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 at Presque Isle and Cinder Pond marinas’ launch areas.