Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock to Temporarily Close Starting May 15

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation for maintenance work starting May 15, 2023. The boat lock is expected to re-open on June 19, 2023. 

Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways through other public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

G-36/Henry Creek Boat Lock in Okeechobee County Will Temporarily Close Starting April 17

The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, in Okeechobee County will temporarily close for maintenance starting Monday, April 17. It is expected to re-open on Monday, May 15. All other navigational locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District remain operational.  

Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways through other public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

S-131 Boat Lock in Glades County Will Temporarily Close April 11-12

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation for routine maintenance from April 11-12, 2023. The lock is expected to re-open on April 13, 2023.

Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways through other public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock Will Re-Open Tomorrow, Saturday, April 1

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will re-open on Saturday, April 1. The repair work is complete. All other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District are open. 

Anglers and boaters may access local waterways from several access points through public boat ramps. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.

Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock is Out of Service

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore is temporarily closed to navigation until further notice. The Boat Lock will re-open as soon as possible. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District will remain open during this time period.

Anglers and boaters may access local waterways from several access points through public boat ramps. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.