S-193 boat lock at Taylor Creek back open 7 days a week

Posted 10/12/26

The S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County is back open seven days a week from...

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S-193 boat lock at Taylor Creek back open 7 days a week

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The S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County is back open seven days a week from 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. 

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 

The District plans to re-open these four boat locks in the coming weeks, and a navigation notice will be sent soon with details. 

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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