Attention all concerned boaters! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has competed the inspection of the Okeechobee Waterway post-Hurricane Milton and it has been determined safe for navigation.
All locks have returned to normal operating hours.
However, in accordance with Notice to Navigation 2024-008, boaters should use caution when approaching the Port Mayaca Lock as the upper gate is currently inoperative. Until further notice, there is a 25 feet width restriction at the lock.
For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:
St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424
Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451 or 863-662-9908
Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
