Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 November 4, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A02a, Yarksis
Variation Order 2017-586

Fishery Continues:
24C01, Sydney Inlet
24D01b, Shelter Inlet
24D01c, McKay Island
Variation Order 2017-537 to 539

24A05, Lemmens Inlet
Variation Order 2017-398

Note: Please see the most recent Fishery Notice - 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 24A02a, Yarksis: A portion of Subarea 24-8: 
1. bounded by a line on the north from Rassier Point to Schindler Point and 
2. bounded on the west by the shoreline of Vargas Island and 
3. bounded on the east by a line drawn between Moser Point on Vargas Island to 
an unnamed point northwest of Kakawis (at 49 degrees 11.4 minutes north 
latitude, 125 degrees 55 minutes west longitude).

NOTES:
North Coast and East 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 - FN1181
Sent November 3, 2017 at 0859

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