The G-36 Boat Lock at Henry Creek in Okeechobee County on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close for routine maintenance next week. The boat lock will close on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. and is expected to re-open at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that there are multiple boat locks that are re-opening on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee starting Saturday, September 6, 2025. The locks will be open every day of the week.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that starting on Saturday, July 19, 2025, the S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will re-open on weekends only.
The hours of operation will be 5:30 a.m-10:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The boat lock will remain closed to navigation during the week until specific water levels are met.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that starting on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will be closed on weekends. The boat lock was already closed to navigation during the week.
The boat lock is closed because Lake Okeechobee water levels dropped below 11 feet NGVD or 9.70 feet NAVD. The boat lock will re-open to navigation as soon as specific water levels are met.
