South Florida - Tuesday April 9, 2024: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be temporarily expanding the opening hours at the S-310 boat lock in Clewiston starting tomorrow night.
Effective at 8 p.m. on Wednesday April 10th, the lock will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for boaters seeking to navigate through the structure. Boaters won't have to use the lock to pass through the structure. Both the lake-side and land-side will remain in the open position.
"Because the water level is now at a point," explained SFWMD Public Information Officer Jason Schultz, "we can keep the boat lock open 24 hours a day/7 days a week for boaters and they do not need to lock through the structure."
If the water level changes, another navigation notice will be issued, he said.
SFWMD maintains several boat locks on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee as well as the S-310 Boat Lock on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee.
- The public can get the latest navigation updates from the SFWMD by signing up for text messages and emails here.
- Anglers and boaters may access local waterways through public boat ramps. Visit the FWC Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.
- To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation.