S-135 Boat Lock Will Re-Open on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

The S-135 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County will re-open for navigation on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. The lock was temporarily closed for repairs. The lock will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and Twitter

S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston Will Temporarily Remain Open 24/7 Starting 12/14/24

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is changing the operating schedule of the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston.  

Starting at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, 2024, the boat lock will remain open to navigation from both the landside and the lakeside 24 hours a day until further notice. This means that boaters will not need to use the lock to pass through the structure. 

SFWMD maintains several boat locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee as well as the S-310 Boat Lock on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee. 

Temporary Change in Operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is making a temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston.  

Starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the boat lock will be closed to navigation from both the landside and the lakeside until 5:30am. The boat lock will remain open from 5:30am-8:00pm. This operating schedule will continue until Friday, December 13, 2024. 

SFWMD maintains several boat locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee as well as the S-310 Boat Lock on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee. 

S-135 Boat Lock in Martin County is Temporarily Closed for Repairs

The S-135 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County is temporarily closed to navigation for repairs until further notice. The boat lock will re-open as soon as possible. 

To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and Twitter

Temporary Change in Operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is making a temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston.  

Starting tomorrow, April 10, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., the boat lock will remain open 24 hours a day/7 days a week for boaters to navigate through the structure. Boaters will not need to lock through the structure. Both the lakeside and landside will remain in the open position. 

SFWMD maintains several boat locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee as well as the S-310 Boat Lock on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee. 

Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock to Temporarily Close March 18-19

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation for maintenance on Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The boat lock is expected to re-open on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. 

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 on March 5-6

Glades County, Fla. - The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation for routine maintenance on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The lock is expected to re-open on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. 

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