South Florida Water Management District
09/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2026 14:51
S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County Will Re-Open This Weekend
The S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County will re-open this weekend. The boat lock will be open on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 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:
- S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County
- G-36 Boat Lock on Henry Creek in Okeechobee County
- S-127 Boat Lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County
- S-131 Boat Lock in Lakeport in Glades County
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.
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