Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0067-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 24 - Closing


Closing 23:59 January 31, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A06a, Yellow Bank
Variation Order No. 2016-507 revoked

FISHERY CONTINUES:
24B03, Millar Channel
Variation Order No. 2016-525

24B02b, Calmus Pass
Variation Order No. 2016-504 

24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24A06d, Elbow Bank South
24B02a, Coomes Bank
Variation Order No. 2016-489


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0060 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:

NOTES:
North Coast and East Coast Vancouver Island 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:
Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0067
Sent January 31, 2017 at 1055