Four Navigational Boat Locks on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore Will Re-Open on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

All of the remaining navigational boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will re-open seven days a week starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The boat locks are listed below:

• S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• G-36 Boat Lock on Henry Creek in Okeechobee County will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• S-127 Boat Lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• S-131 Boat Lock in Lakeport in Glades County will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The S-193 Boat Lock on Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County was re-opened on October 12, 2026 and remains open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This notice means that all of the north shore locks will be operational and open for use by boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee.

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.