Fishery Notice

Opening 12:00 Hours October 4, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs).  An asterisk indicates a change in area description since the last 
rotation:  

SUMMARY:

PRF02a Stephens Island Southeast (Subarea 4-2 portion only)
PRF02b Stephens Island Southwest
PRF03 North Porcher Island
PRF04 Oval Bay
Variation Order No. 2017-518 in effect.

PRD01 Freeman Pass
Variation Order No. 2017-519 in effect.

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

None.


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 PRF02a, Stephens Island South East: 1. That portion of Subarea 4-2 north of 
54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude (View Point) and east of a line running 
north from position 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 
minutes west longitude to a point on Prescott Island at 54 degrees 05.08 
minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude; This opening 
excludes Subarea 4-9. 

GMA PRF02b, Stephens Island South West:  That portion of Subarea 4-2 south of 
54 degrees 10.53 minutes north latitude, north of 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north 
latitude (View Point) and west of a line running north from position 54 degrees 
03.2 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude, thence 
to a point on Prescott Island at 54 degrees 05.08 minutes north latitude, 130 
degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude.

GMA PRF03, North Porcher Island: 1. That portion of Subarea 4-2 south of 54 
degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude (View Point);  2. Subarea 4-4.

GMA PRF04, Oval Bay: Subarea 4-3.

GMA PRD01, Freeman Pass:  Subarea 5-12.

NOTES:
South Coast 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:
Pauline Ridings (250) 756-7118

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1028
Sent October 4, 2017 at 0854

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