Colorado River Locks (West)
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Colorado River Locks (West) is a lock (USA). Through the year: around the clock. Today: 00:00 to 23:59. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Lock
Locking about 30 min
VHF 13
Location: 28° 40,76' N 095° 58,90' W
Locking times
Through the year: around the clock
| Day | Lockings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sat 31/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (America/Chicago).
Times: NOAA Coast Pilot 5, Kapitel 2 (33 CFR 207.180: Schleusen des USACE am Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Funk und Reihenfolge) und Kapitel 7 bis 11, Ausgabe vom 18.10.2026, as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Lock according to OpenStreetMap.
- USACE locks on the Colorado River, around the clock; with a small difference in water level the gates stand open, with a strong current in the river traffic is restricted. Radio on VHF 12, 13, 14 and 16, call sign WUI 412.
Harbours nearby
- Matagorda 3 km NE
Frequently asked questions
Colorado River Locks (West): What are the locking times?
Through the year: around the clock. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Colorado River Locks (West): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/164030689, NOAA Coast Pilot 5, Kapitel 2 (33 CFR 207.180: Schleusen des USACE am Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Funk und Reihenfolge) und Kapitel 7 bis 11, Ausgabe vom 18.10.2026