Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0233-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - Amendment to FN232 - Amendment to list of open areas


Closing 23:59 Hours March 18, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

CCA01 McMullin Group
CCA02 Stryker Island
CCA03 Tribal Group
CCA04 Admiral Group

Variation Order No. 2019-151 is revoked.


The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

PRG01 Conel Island
PRG02b Baron Island North
Variation Order No. 2019-87

CCA05 Prince Group
CCA08 Simmonds Group
Variation Order No. 2019-152


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:

NOTES:
South Coast areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2019/20 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 - FN0233
Sent March 18, 2019 at 0951