Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 June 27, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A04, Epper/Dunlap
24A06a, Yellow Bank 
24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24A06c, Elbow Bank North
24B02a, Coomes Bank
24B02b, Calmus Pass
Variation Order 2017-318 revoked

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0586 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 - FN0589
Sent June 27, 2017 at 1454

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