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- s 65a boat lock kissimmee river polk county will be closed march 9 13 2025
The S-65A Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Polk County will temporarily close next week for a routine inspection.
The boat lock will close at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and will remain closed until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
All District locks on the Kissimmee River and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes are operated from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on weekdays year-round. Hours of operation on weekends are from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from March 1 through October 31 and 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from November 1 through February 28.
To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation and follow SFWMD on Facebook and X.
Anglers and boaters may also access local waterways through other public boat ramps. Visit FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.