Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0656-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - Closing - Area 24.


Closing 23:59 July 16, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A02a, Yarksis
Variation Order 2019-234 revoked

24A04, Epper/Dunlap
24A06c, Elbow Bank North
Variation Order 2019-236 revoked

FISHERY CONTINUES:
24A06a, Yellow Bank 
Variation Order 2019-235

24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24A06d, Elbow Bank South
24B02a, Coomes Bank
24B02b, Calmus Pass
Variation Order 2019-394.

24A05, Lemmens Inlet 
Variation Order 2019-147.


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.


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:
Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0656
Sent July 16, 2019 at 0926