[lincoln6echo]

im in st pete and have read that this is a fun trip one thing i could find was how much time it takes to do this run ...

Fort Myers to Lake Okeechobee

has anyone done this run could ya share info ....

like :

how fast did u go and how long does it take ??

can u camp along the river/canal ?

i read the Okeechobee waterway is approx 8 feet deep any idea on the colachotee(sorry on the spelling) river ...

again thanks and happy boatin .....

[tomgtv]

Hi Lincoln,

A bunch of us JetSkiers are planning a get together at Lake Okeechobee.
A group will depart Ft. Myers and arrive at Lake from the West. Another group will travel from Stuart to the Lake and meet there also.

I tried to upload some pictures, but there is a 97K throttle on this site. Send me your direct email and I can show you shots from last weekend when I ran the Kissimee River at the Lake

[lincoln6echo]

how long of a jet ski ride from Myers to Okeechobee ? isn't it like 90 miles ?? + 3 locks .... ?

[Likwidsukr]

Originally Posted by lincoln6echo

how long of a jet ski ride from Myers to Okeechobee ? isn't it like 90 miles ?? + 3 locks .... ?

He thought you were talking about driving. Man that would be a long way on a Jetski.

[jeffnick]

Look here for a few pics of our run across the "Okee" waterway from Stuart to Sanibel & back in '06.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jeff_nic...60762381860718

[liv2float]

We did the trip a couple of times on a sailboat that drafts 5' and we were around 14 hours from moore haven to saint james city(just past the mouth of the caloosahatchie. We traveled @ 6-7 knts for the most part. there is a public dock in moore haven and one in labell near downtown that make for interesting stops. I know people who have made the whole run (indiantown to alva) in one day.
All that said, In my opinion, alva to pine island sound is the most interesting part of the trip, and i'd look @ circumnavigating pine island as a great way to spend a day and see some amazing sites and wildlife. Jamey

[TickleStick]

Anyone ever go from one coast to the other? Ive heard it can be done, but wasnt sure.


(eta) Okeechobee Waterway - 152 mi. Sounds like a lot of time and a ton of fuel!

[liv2float]

i've been a few times and some of the worst chop I've ever seen was on the lake. I still think that labelle to Pine island sound, or st. luice locks to indian river are the redeeming qualities of any venture across the state.
More bugs in clewiston than all the eveglades, thought we were going to die and we were traveling appox. 16-20 knts.

[lincoln6echo]

Originally Posted by liv2float

i've been a few times and some of the worst chop I've ever seen was on the lake. I still think that labelle to Pine island sound, or st. luice locks to indian river are the redeeming qualities of any venture across the state.
More bugs in clewiston than all the eveglades, thought we were going to die and we were traveling appox. 16-20 knts.

hmm interesting points mentioned ..

id still like to give it a go ...

and id be coming from the west coast ..

i have no need to venture into the lake so just a hello lake and U turn back to the west coast ...

couldnt see pics ..

[lincoln6echo]

Originally Posted by TickleStick

Anyone ever go from one coast to the other? Ive heard it can be done, but wasnt sure.


(eta) Okeechobee Waterway - 152 mi. Sounds like a lot of time and a ton of fuel!

like it was mentioned i heard the lake chop can be heavy ..