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Old 05-07-2019, 05:08 PM   #5
O C Diver
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Okeechobee waterway is pretty simple and straightforward. It generally takes me 2 long days (3 days would be leisurely) from Stuart to Fort Myers. With the exception of low water levels in the Lake this time of year, it's a safe and well marked waterway. Tugs with barges and some commercial fishing vessels use the route. While I wouldn't choose to anchor on the Lake, there are some anchorages on the waterway, a few marinas, and useable dolphins on both sides of most of the locks to tie between. While you have to determine what is your depth below keel comfort level, it is my opinion that there is at least a one foot buffer between actual depth and advertised shallowest depth. It appears for the across the lake route that the shallow spot is at the west end as you are approaching Clewiston. I crossed the lake April 6th and saw 7+' the whole way.

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