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S-193 Boat Lock on Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County is Temporarily Closed to Boat Traffic
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The S-193 Boat Lock on Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County has been closed to boat traffic effective immediately. This boat lock is being used to move flood waters away from local communities. The lock will remain closed to boat traffic for safety purposes until further notice.
All of the other north shore locks remain operational and open for use by boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee.
- S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- G-36 Boat Lock on Henry Creek in Okeechobee County is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- S-127 Boat Lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- S-131 Boat Lock in Lakeport in Glades County is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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.