Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours April 21, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:
CCA01, McMullin Group
CCA02, Stryker Island
CCA03, Tribal Group
CCA04, Admiral Group
Variation Order No. 2019-237 in effect

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:
CCA06a Latta Island
CCA06b Hunter Channel
CCA07a McNaughton Group North
CCA07b McNaughton Group - Kinsmen
CCA07c McNaughton Group South
Variation Order No. 2019-216 in effect

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:
GMA CCA01, McMullin Group:  That portion of Subarea 7-18 west of a line running 
from the northern tip of Goose Island at 52 degrees 0.25 minutes north 
latitude, 128 degrees 25.28 minutes west longitude to the most southeasterly 
tip of Stryker Island at 52 degrees 5.05 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 
19.66 minutes west longitude, and south of a line running from a point on the 7-
18 subarea boundary line at at 52 degrees 5.52 minutes north latitude, 128 
degrees 24.66 minutes west longitude to 52 degrees 3.08 minutes north latitude, 
128 degrees 21.94 minutes.

GMA CCA02, Stryker Island:  1) That portion of Subarea 7-18 west of a line 
running from the northern tip of Goose Island at 52 degrees 0.25 minutes north 
latitude, 128 degrees 25.28 minutes west longitude to the most southeasterly 
tip of Stryker Island at 52 degrees 5.05 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 
19.66 minutes west longitude, and north of a line running from a point on the 7-
18 subarea boundary line at at 52 degrees 5.52 minutes north latitude, 128 
degrees 24.66 minutes west longitude to 52 degrees 3.08 minutes north latitude, 
128 degrees 21.94 minutes. 2) That portion of Subarea 7-23 south of a line 
running through 52 degrees 06.88 minutes north latitude.

GMA CCA03, Tribal Group: That portion of Subarea 7-18 east of a line running 
from the northern tip of Goose Island at 52 degrees 0.25 minutes north 
latitude, 128 degrees 25.28 minutes west longitude to the most southeasterly 
tip of Stryker Island at 52 degrees 5.05 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 
19.66 minutes west longitude, and west of the meridian passing through 128 
degrees 17.5 minutes west longitude.

GMA CCA04, Admiral Group:  That portion of Subarea 7-18 east of the meridian 
passing through 128 degrees 17.5 minutes west longitude, and west of a line 
running from the southwestern tip of Campbell Island to the northwestern tip of 
Dodwell Island.


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 - FN0372
Sent April 18, 2019 at 1505

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