Boaters and water enthusiasts gearing up for a season on Lake Arlington, take note: the city has officially opened up permits for the 2025 calendar year, and you can snag yours online now. According to the latest news out of the City of Arlington, getting these permits is necessary if you plan to dip a toe, or rather a hull, into those waters. Whether it's for a peaceful kayak glide or a full-throttle jet ski adventure, Lake Arlington requires you to have a permit before you launch.

Details are clear: resident permits cost $45, while non-residents will have to shell out $60, and for those who enjoy the serenity of kayaking, a specific kayak fee stands at $30, seniors are offered a discount, their permits come at a modest $25, and for the spontaneous day-trippers, there's a daily option at $5 and a weekend pass at $10 that covers both Saturday and Sunday. These fees apply to various aquatic transports, from rowboats to sailboards, embracing every watercraft enthusiast's needs.

Suppose you prefer not to deal with technology. In that case, you can get a permit in person at the Kathryn Wilemon Lake House Event Center or the Duncan Center during regular hours (with extended weekend hours) or simply call the Lake Arlington Office to have one mailed to you.