Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 July 29, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
GMA 16D01, Thormanby Island
Variation Order No.  2017-378

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

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

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0737 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 16D01, Thormanby Island:  Portions of Subareas 16-1 and 16-2 within 2.0 
nautical miles of North and South Thormanby Islands, except in Welcome Passage 
where the boundary is mid-passage between North and South Thormanby Islands and 
the mainland shore.

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 - FN0742
Sent July 28, 2017 at 1529

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