Locks to open on Lake O’s north shore News by From Press Release - July 10, 2020September 19, 2024 (Courtesy map SFWMD) The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has announced that all navigational locks it maintains on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will open starting July 11. The open locks maintained by SFWMD the public can use to enter and exit Lake Okeechobee include: Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor CreekMartin County: S-135 boat lock, J&S Fish CampOkeechobee County: G-36 boat lock, Henry CreekGlades County: S-127 boat lock, Buckhead Ridge and S-131 boat lock, LakeportHendry County: S-310 boat lock, Clewiston The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the locks leading from the lake to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers. Anglers and boaters can also access Lake Okeechobee and the rim canal from several access points around the lake through public boat ramps. To get the latest information on Lake Okeechobee’s water volume, including daily levels, visit SFWMD’s website here. To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, click here. Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Share on Digg Share