Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0297-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 12 - Closing


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

SUMMARY:

12B03b Hardy Bay
12B04 Masterman Island

Variation Order No. 2017-158 is revoked.

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 - FN0297
Sent March 28, 2017 at 1558