Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 July 22, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14E04, French Creek
14E05, Rathtrevor Beach
Variation Order No. 2017-367

Fishery Continues:
14E03, Qualicum Beach
Variation Order No. 2017-357

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0693 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 14E04, French Creek:  1. That portion of 14-1 west of a line drawn due 
northeast offshore at an unnamed point at 49 degrees 19.758 minutes north 
latitude, 124 degrees 17.799 minutes west longitude;
2. That portion of Subarea 14-2 to 1.5 nautical miles offshore from a beacon on 
the French Creek Marina dock.

GMA 14E05, Rathtrevor Beach:  Those portions of Subareas 14-1 and 14-2 to 1.5 
nautical miles offshore east of a line drawn due northeast out from the shore 
at an unnamed point at 49 degrees 19.758 minutes north latitude, 124 degrees 
17.799 minutes west longitude.

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 - FN0694
Sent July 21, 2017 at 1507

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