Fishery Notice

Category(s):

COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam

Subject:

FN0448-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 12 Closing

Closing 23:59 May 18, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:

12C01, False Head North

Variation Order No. 2017-268 revoked

Fishery continues:
12B04, Masterman Islands
Variation Order No. 2017-277

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 - FN0448
Sent May 18, 2017 at 1433

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