Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 July 5, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:

16B02, Northwest Lasqueti Island
16B03, Scottie Bay to West Point
16B05, Tucker Bay to Young Point
Variation Order no. 2017-333 revoked

Fishery Continues:
16B01, West Lasqueti Island
Variation Order No. 2017-332

16A03, West Texada Island -Dick Island to S end of Texada Island
16B04, West Point to Tucker Bay
Variation Order no. 2017-344

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0605 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:

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 - FN0617
Sent July 5, 2017 at 1517

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