Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours November 30, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:
PRC01, Wreck Islands
PRC03, Banks Island South
Variation Order No. 2017-617

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:
PRA14, Moore Islands
Variation Order No. 2017-558

PRA01, Duckers Island
PRA02, Surf Inlet
Variation Order No. 2017-610

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 PRC01, Wreck Islands: That portion of Subarea 5-22 north of 53 degrees 19 
minutes north latitude.

GMA PRC03, Banks Island South: That portion of Subarea 5-22 south of 53 degrees 
16 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 - FN1242
Sent November 29, 2017 at 1338

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