Fishery Notice

The commercial Shrimp by Trawl fishery will close coast-wide for the possession 
of prawns for the balance of the year effective 19:00 hours, Thursday, June 20, 
2019.

The shrimp trawl fishery continues 19:01 hours June 20, 2019 for all species of 
shrimp, excluding the possession of prawns, by shrimp beam trawl and otter 
trawl gear, in the following areas:

Subareas 1-1 to 1-3, 1-7 and 101 except for the Naden and McIntyre Bay crab 
softshell closure and the Frederick Island Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) 
Closure;
	
Area 102 and 142 except for the Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area;

Subareas 3-1 to 3-18;
	
Subareas 4-1 to 4-15 except for the Dunira, Stephens island, Porcher Peninsula, 
Hodgson Reef, and Gull Rocks RCA Closures;
	
Subareas 5-1 to 5-24 except for the Porcher Peninsula, Goschen, West Banks 
Island, North Danger Rocks RCA Closures and Glass Sponge Reef Closures;
	
Subareas 6-1 to 6-28 except for the Kitasu Bay, Otter Passage, West Aristazabal 
Island RCA Closures and Glass Sponge Reef Closures;

Subareas 7-2 to 7-24, 7-27 to 7-30 and 7-32 except for the McMullin Group and 
Goose Island RCA Closures;

Subareas 8-2 to 8-16;

Subareas 9-1 to 9-12 except for the Fish Egg Inlet RCA Closure;

Subareas 10-3 to 10-12 except for the Smith Sound RCA Closure; and,
Areas 103 to 106 except for the Glass Sponge Reef closure.

Variation Order 2019-359 will be in effect. 
Variation Orders 2019-348 and 2019-347 will be revoked.

Notes:

In order to participate in these openings, a letter from the service provider 
is required indicating that arrangements for fishery in-season monitoring 
services has been made.  Vessels must have their "S" licence renewed for 
2019/20. Fish harvesters, licence holders and vessel owners will use the online 
system at 
https://fishing-peche.dfo-mpo.gc.ca, to view, pay for and print their 
commercial fishing licences, licence conditions and or receipts.

Prior to annual application for either a category S or FS Shrimp by Trawl 
licence, please ensure:

a)	Any Ministerial conditions placed on the licence eligibility are met.
b)		b) Any conditions of the previous year's licence such as 
submission and approval of Shrimp Trawl Harvest Logbooks to March 31, 2019 have 
been met.

To confirm logbook approval status contact the Shellfish Data Unit at 250-756-
7022 or 250-756-7306.

To make arrangements for hails, fishery monitoring and at-sea observer 
services, call the DFO approved Shrimp Trawl fishery service provider at 1-866-
377-1400 (08:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday only).

The use of a by-catch reduction rigid grate with maximum spacing 31.75 mm (1.25 
inches) between bars is required by all vessels. When fishing in offshore 
areas, the Shrimp Industry Caucus recommends a maximum spacing of 1 inch.

The use of LED lights on the fishing line is permitted when fishing shrimp by 
trawl. The Department has completed the process for a regulation amendment to 
section 8(1) of the Pacific Fisheries Regulations in order to allow for the use 
of LED lights in the shrimp trawl fishery. See FN0493.

The mandatory by-catch reduction large mesh will be continued for all Otter 
trawl nets to reduce eulachon and other by-catch: the top (hood or upper belly) 
of an otter trawl net shall be comprised of a minimum 4.4 square meter (48 
square foot) panel of plastic lattice with minimum 4 cm square openings, such 
as is found in snow fencing, or large mesh netting hung on the square.

Shrimp Management Areas 2IN (Pacific Fishery Management Area 2, except 2-3, 2-
4, 2-13, 2-16, 2-31 to 2-37 and 2-41 AND except for the marine strict 
protection zones identified in the Gwaii Haanas Gina 'Waadluxan Kilguhlga Land-
Sea-People Management Plan Final Zoning, (Fishery Notice FN0378), open upon 
request from a vessel master subject to the vessel master securing arrangements 
for a certified shrimp fishery observer for the first fishing trip to these 
areas. Contact the North Coast Fisheries Manager to request an opening.  

Fish slips (sale slips) are required for all fish and shellfish caught and must 
be submitted within seven days of offloading.

Prior to commencing fishing, and at least 24 hours prior to leaving port, the 
vessel master shall obtain a Fishing Hail Number by contacting the service 
provider at 1-866-377-1400 (08:30 to 16:30 hours, Monday to Friday only). 
Earlier arrangements to pick up at-sea observers before leaving port may be 
necessary.

Hails can be made into one Shrimp Management Area only. Other required reports, 
such as to obtain a landing hail number prior to landing, can be made to 1-866-
377-1200, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

All prawns shall be released immediately and unharmed to the waters from which 
they were caught in a manner that best affords their survival.

Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) Closures to fishing with shrimp trawl nets are 
in place coast-wide. Fish harvesters are advised to familiarize themselves with 
these closures, contact the local DFO office or the DFO web site for more 
information. 

Refer to 2019/20 Shrimp Trawl Integrated Fishery Management Plan for further 
details. A copy of the 2019/20 IFMP may be obtained by emailing Dan Clark at 
dan.clark@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For further information contact:
Shrimp Trawl Manager: Dan Clark 250-756-7327
North/Central Coast: Coral Keehn 250-627-3021
Fraser River: Marisa Keefe 604-666-6390

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0554
Sent June 18, 2019 at 1427

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