Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN1266-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - North Coast - Opening - Area 6
Opening 00:01 Hours December 7, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs): SUMMARY: PRA06b Kettle Inlet South PRA07 Butler Shoal Variation Order No. 2017-632 is in effect. PRB03a Langley Pass West PRB03b Langley Pass East PRB04 Lotbiniere Bay PRB05 Campania Island North PRB06 Campania Island South Variation Order No. 2017-633 is in effect. 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 PRC01, Wreck Islands PRC03, Banks Island South Variation Order No. 2017-617 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 PRA06b, Kettle Inlet South: That portion of Subarea 6-13 south of 52 degrees 40.85 minutes north latitude, north of 52 degrees 39.2 minutes north latitude (Bonson Rocks). GMA PRA07, Butler Shoal: That portion of Subarea 6-13 south of 52 degrees 39.2 minutes north latitude (Bonson Rocks) and north of 52 degrees 37.6 minutes north latitude. GMA PRB03a, Langley Pass West: That portion of Subarea 6-9 south of 53 degrees 06.89 minutes north latitude, and north of 52 degrees 59.96 minutes north latitude, and west of a line from 53 degrees 03.47 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 38.40 minutes west longitude on Trutch Island to a position on Dewdney Island at 53 degrees 1.24 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 37.96 minutes west longitude. GMA PRB03b, Langley Pass East: That portion of Subarea 6-9 south of 53 degrees 06.89 minutes north latitude, and north of 52 degrees 59.96 minutes north latitude, and east of a line from 53 degrees 03.47 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 38.40 minutes west longitude on Trutch Island to a position on Dewdney Island at 53 degrees 1.24 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 37.96 minutes west longitude thence in a north-easterly direction to Humphreys Point at 53 degrees 1.69 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 32.01 minutes west longitude. GMA PRB04, Lotbiniere Bay: That portion of Subarea 6-9 south of a line running from Humphreys Point at 53 degrees 1.69 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 32.01 minutes west longitude to 53 degrees 1.24 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 37.96 minutes west longitude on Dewdney Island thence due west to the surfline. GMA PRB05, Campania Island North: 1. That portion of Subarea 6-5 west of a line running from Fanny Point at 53 degrees 11.42 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 29.17 minutes west longitude to McCreight Point at 53 degrees 12.56 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 30.02 minutes west longitude; 2. That portion of Subarea 6-10 north of a line running from the southernmost point of Jewsbury Peninsula at 53 degrees 3.22 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 27.73 minutes west longitude to Humphreys Point on Lotbiniere Island at 53 degrees 1.69 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 32.01 minutes west longitude. GMA PRB06, Campania Island South: 1. That portion of Subarea 6-10 south of a line running from the southernmost point of Jewsbury Peninsula at 53 degrees 3.22 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 27.73 minutes west longitude to Humphreys Point on Lotbiniere Island at 53 degrees 1.69 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 32.01 minutes west longitude and west of 129 degrees 15 minutes west longitude. 2. That portion of 6-10 north of a line from 52 degrees 51.70 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 21.44 minutes west longitude to the point of intersection of the subarea boundary line between 6-10 and 6-11 true north from Ulric Point on Aristazabal Island. 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 - FN1266
Sent December 6, 2017 at 1557
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