Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 February 14, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24B03, Millar Channel
Variation Order No. 2016-525 revoked

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

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


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0090 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.

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 - FN0096
Sent February 14, 2017 at 1411

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