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.

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 beginning, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 5:30 a.m.

Operating Hours

  • The boat lock will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
  • The boat lock will close each night from 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. and boaters will not be able to lock 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.