Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 February 22, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
18A, Boatswains Bank
Variation Order No. 2019-065.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
16D01, Thormanby Island, Mainland
16D02, Sechelt to Howe Sound
Variation Order No. 2018-449 and -450

Note: See the most recent Fishery Notice Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin 
Update, as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by 
DFO to ensure the required area is open.  Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin 
Updates can change at any time please re-confirm the required Pacific Fisheries 
Management Subarea is open prior to fishing daily.

DETAILS:
GMA 18A, Boatswains Bank: A portion of Subarea 18-7 bounded by a line from 
Cherry Point to Cape Keppel, thence to Moses Point, thence to Hatch Point and 
along the shoreline to Cherry Point.

NOTES:
North Coast and West Coast Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate 
Fishery Notices.

See the 2018/19 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 - FN0128
Sent February 21, 2019 at 1917

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