The G36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, in Okeechobee County is now open. The lock was temporarily closed for maintenance. All other navigational locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District remain operational.
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) plans to close the following boat locks today, Friday, June 3, to ensure public safety as Potential Tropical Cyclone One impacts portions of southern and central Florida this weekend.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will reopen to navigation starting Friday, May 6. The lock had been temporarily closed since April 18 for maintenance.
Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways from several access points through public boat ramps. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will be temporarily closed to navigation starting today Monday, April 18 - Friday, May 6, 2022 for maintenance. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will remain open during these days.