Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that there are multiple boat locks that are re-opening on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee starting Saturday, September 6, 2025. The locks will be open every day of the week. 

• S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County
  • From May 1 - November 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    From December 1 to April 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County
  • From May 1 to September 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    From October 1 - April 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
• S-127 Boat Lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County
  • From May 1 to September 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    From October 1 - April 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
• S-131 Boat Lock at Lakeport in Glades County
  
  • From May 1 to September 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    From October 1 - April 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
• G-36 Boat Lock at Henry Creek in Okeechobee County 
  • From May 1 to September 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    
    From October 1 - April 30, the operating hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston remains open for pass through navigation from both the landside and the lakeside 24 hours a day until further notice. 

Anglers and boaters may also 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.