Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours April 26, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:
CCB06, St. John Harbour
CCB07, Cape Mark (Bowling Alley)
CCB08, Godfrey Rock
Variation Order No. 2019-238 in effect

CCB10, Thompson Bay
CCB11, Houghton Island
Variation Order No. 2019-239 in effect

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:
CCA01, McMullin Group
CCA02, Stryker Island
CCA03, Tribal Group
CCA04, Admiral Group
Variation Order No. 2019-237 in effect

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 CCB06, St. John Harbour: That portion of Subarea 7-32 north of the parallel 
passing through 52 degrees 10.7 minutes north latitude

GMA CCB07, Cape Mark (Bowling Alley):  That portion of Subarea 7-32 south of 
the parallel passing through 52 degrees 10.7 minutes north latitude and west of 
a line running southwesterly through a chain of islets from 52 degrees 10.17 
minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 29.92 minutes west longitude, to 52 degrees 
09.55 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 30.85 minutes west longitude, and 
then continuing southerly through the chain of islets to where it intersects 
with the subarea boundary.

GMA CCB08, Godfrey Rock:  1) That portion of Subarea 7-1 east of a line running 
due south from Cape Mark to 52 degrees 06.51 minutes north latitude, 128 
degrees 32.45 minutes west longitude, then east to where it intersects with the 
subarea boundary.  2) That portion of Subarea 7-32 east of a line running 
southwesterly through a chain of islets from 52 degrees 10.17 minutes north 
latitude, 128 degrees 29.92 minutes west longitude to 52 degrees 09.55 minutes 
north latitude, 128 degrees 30.85 minutes west longitude, and then continuing 
southerly through the chain of islets to where it intersects with the subarea 
boundary.

GMA CCB10, Thompson Bay: That portion of 7-21 south of line running from 52 
degrees 12.70 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 23.34 minutes west longitude, 
then easterly to 52 degrees 12.69 minutes north latitude,128 degrees 23.30 
minutes west longitude.

GMA CCB11, Houghton Island: Subarea 7-19.


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 - FN0381
Sent April 25, 2019 at 1359

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