Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN1232-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - North Coast - Opening - Area 6
Opening 00:01 Hours November 23, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs): SUMMARY: PRA01, Duckers Island PRA02, Surf Inlet Variation Order No. 2017-610. The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs: PRA14 Moore Islands Variation Order No. 2017-558 DETAILS: GMA PRA01, Duckers Island: That portion of Subarea 6-10 east of 129 degrees 15 minutes west longitude and north of 52 degrees 55 minutes north latitude. GMA PRA02, Surf Inlet: 1) Subarea 6-12 and 2) that portion of Subarea 6-10 east of 129 degrees 15 minutes west longitude and south of 52 degrees 55 minutes north latitude. 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 - FN1232
Sent November 22, 2017 at 1433
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