Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 May 10, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:

12C02, False Head South (Subarea 12-8 portion only)
12D, Malcolm Island/Black Bluff
12E, Trinity Bay
12F, Malcolm Island East and South (Subarea 12-6 portion only)
Variation Order No. 2017-217 revoked


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0425 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 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 - FN0428
Sent May 10, 2017 at 1317

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