Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 March 1, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
12B03b, Hardy Bay
12B04, Masterman Island 
Variation Order No. 2017-158

Closing 23:59 February 28, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

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


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0158 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 12B03b, Hardy Bay: A portion of Subarea 12-16 southeast of a line drawn 
from Duval Point on Duval Island to Daphne Point on Vancouver Island.

GMA 12B04, Masterman Islands: A portion of Subarea 12-16:
1. east of a line drawn from the junction of the boundaries of Subareas 12-9, 
12-10, 12-11 and 12-16 southwest to a point due east of Duval Point at 50 
degrees 45.654 minutes north latitude, 127 degrees 28.419 minutes west 
longitude, thence to Daphne Point; and
2. northwest of a line commencing at 50 degrees 44.058 minutes north latitude, 
127 degrees 24.550 minutes west longitude and running due east to the Subarea 
12-16 boundary.

NOTES:
North Coast and West Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate 
Fishery Notices.

See the 2017/18 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 - FN0160
Sent February 28, 2017 at 1541

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