The S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will re-open this weekend.
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The S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will re-open this weekend. The boat lock will be open on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Moving forward, the boat lock will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends but will remain closed on weekdays (Mondays-Fridays) until further notice.
The boat lock was temporarily closed for safety after the water level in Lake Okeechobee dropped below 11 feet NGVD or 9.70 feet NAVD.
The other navigational locks on Lake Okeechobee's north shore that are still completely closed to navigation 24 hours a day/7 days a week are listed below:
Anglers and boaters may access local waterways through other public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.
To get the latest information on navigation through District structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation and follow the District on Facebook and X.
