Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours January 11, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs).  An asterisk indicates a change in area description since the last 
rotation:  

SUMMARY:

CCD03* Laredo Inlet (Subarea 6-19 portion only)
CCD04 Kitasu Bay 
Variation Order No. 2017-17

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0023 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, 
as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO.  
Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates can change at any time please confirm 
the required Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea is open prior to fishing.


DETAILS:

GMA CCD03*, Laredo Inlet:  1) That portion of Subarea 6-19 south of a line 
running from Waser Point true east. NOTE: This opening excludes 6-16 portion 
due to unacceptable PSP results in Subarea 6-16.

GMA CCD04, Kitasu Bay:  Subarea 6-18.

NOTES:
South Coast areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2016/17 Geoduck and Horse Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan 
(IFMP) for a more detailed description of the Fishing Protocol.

The On-Grounds Monitor and/or Archipelago Marine Research will direct the fleet 
through geoduck beds and GMAs.

Horse clams are permitted as an incidental catch only except where a quota has 
been established.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pauline Ridings (250) 756-7118

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0024
Sent January 10, 2017 at 1524

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