Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours March 23, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

CCB02 Moss Passage
CCD13 Milbanke Sound North (East Higgins)

Variation Order No. 2019-185 in effect.

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:

GMA CCB02, Moss Passage: 1) That portion of Subarea 7-3 east of the meridian 
passing through 128 degrees 30 minutes west longitude.  2) Subarea 7-4.  3) 
That portion of Subarea 7-9 in Moss Passage west of the meridian passing 
through 128 degrees 24.11 minutes west longitude

GMA CCD13, Milbanke Sound North (East Higgins): That portion of Subarea 7-3 
west of the meridian passing through 128 degrees 30 minutes west longitude, and 
north of a line running from Keith Point on Dowager Island true west.

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 - FN0262
Sent March 22, 2019 at 0948

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