Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0459-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 23 - Closing
Closing 23:59 May 24, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs). SUMMARY: 23D01 Pinkerton Islands 23D02 Canoe Island to Useless Inlet 23E02 Chain Group Variation Order 2017-269 revoked Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0450 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 East 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 - FN0459
Sent May 24, 2017 at 1435
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