Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 February 15, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14B01, Comox Bar 
Variation Order No. 2017-009 revoked

FISHERY CONTINUES
17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Point 
18A, Boatswains Bank
Variation Order No. 2017-051


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 West 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 - FN0100
Sent February 14, 2017 at 1428

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