Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN1142-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - North Coast - Closing - Area 4
Closing 23:59 Hours October 26, 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 4-9 portion only) Variation Order No. 2017-506 is revoked. The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs: PRD01 Freeman Pass Variation Order No. 2017-519 PRA14 Moore Islands Variation Order No. 2017-558 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 - FN1142
Sent October 26, 2017 at 1400
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