Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0477-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Area 23 - Opening
Opening 00:01 May 30, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs). SUMMARY: 23A01, Maggie River 23A02, Macoah Pass 23B, Toquart Bay & Pipestem Inlet Variation Order 2017-290 Fishery Continues: 23C, Mayne Bay, Stopper, Bryant & Curwen Islands Variation Order 2017-283 Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0475 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 23A01, Maggie River: Those portions of Subarea 23-10 and Subarea 23-11: 1. southerly of a line across Toquart Bay from Harris Point on Vancouver Island to an unnamed point on Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 01.76 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.48 minutes west longitude; 2. westerly of a line from a point on the line across Toquart Bay approximately 300m offshore at 49 degrees 01.11 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.30 minutes west longitude to a point offshore from west Larkins Island, then to the easternmost point of Island 49 in the David Island group, and then to light on southern Forbes Island; and 3. northwest of a line in Newcombe Channel and Macoah Passage running from 48 degrees 59.59 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.96 minutes west longitude to 48 degrees 54.08 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 29.52 minutes west longitude. GMA 23A02, Macoah Pass: Those portions of Subarea 23-10 and Subarea 23-11: 1. southeast of a line in Newcombe Channel and Macoah Passage running from 48 degrees 59.59 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.96 minutes west longitude to 48 degrees 54.08 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 29.52 minutes west longitude, and 2. northwest of a line running from a point offshore from west Larkins Island, then to the easternmost point of Island 49 in the David Island group, and then to light on southern Forbes Island. GMA 23B, Toquart Bay & Pipestem Inlet: A portion of Subarea 23-10 north and easterly of a line across Toquart Bay from an unnamed point on Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 0.89 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 19.2 minutes west longitude to an unnamed point on Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 01.76 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.48 minutes west longitude. 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 - FN0477
Sent May 29, 2017 at 1453
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