Charlotte County, FL
03/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2026 10:29
Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Opening April 2-6
Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Opening April 2-6
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (March 26, 2026) To help raise water levels in the canal system, the South Gulf Cove lock will be opened from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., starting Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 4 and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5 through Monday, April 6 to allow water flow. These times may vary depending on the tides.
During the lock opening, strong currents will be present. Vessel traffic will be allowed to pass through the lock on the hour, of every hour during the opening timeframe. Boaters are urged to use extreme caution when navigating through the area and passage is at your own risk. Please exercise care and maintain control of your vessel at all times.
Lock tenders will be monitoring VHF Radio Channel 72 for communications. Please note that lock tenders are not responsible for providing assistance or guidance on vessel operation.
For more information, contact Tom Elson at [email protected].
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