The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is reopening all of its navigational locks for public access tomorrow, Thursday, August 31, 2023.
SFWMD-operated locks reopening under their normal operating hours:
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing some navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Idalia.
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
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
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.
The S-65E Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County will be temporarily closed to navigation starting Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The boat lock is expected to re-open on Monday, July 31, 2023.
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County is temporarily closed to navigation until further notice. The boat lock will re-open as soon as possible.
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County is now open.
To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and Twitter.
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County is temporarily closed to navigation until further notice. The boat lock will re-open as soon as possible.
GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will re-open tomorrow, Thursday, June 8, 2023, after being temporarily closed to navigation for maintenance work.
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, in Okeechobee County is now open. The lock was temporarily closed for maintenance.
Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways through public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.
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.
