Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks Are Temporarily Closing Beginning Tonight

Map Showing Lock Locations on Lake Okeechobee Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that the South Florida Water Management District (District) will close certain boat locks at the end of their normal operating hours tonight, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are expected to fall below 12 feet NGVD or 10.70 feet NAVD. The following boat locks will temporarily cease operations and they will be closed to navigation until specific water levels are met. The S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County. The G-36 Boat Lock on Henry Creek in Okeechobee County. The S-127 Boat Lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. The S-131 Boat Lock at Lakeport in Glades County.