Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 Hours April 11, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

PRG01 Conel Island
RUG02b Baron Island North

Variation Order No. 2019-087 is revoked.

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

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

CCB02 Moss Passage
CCD13 Milbanke Sound North (East Higgins)
Variation Order No. 2019-185

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 - FN0342
Sent April 11, 2019 at 1300

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