Fishery Notice

Closed in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).  Biotoxin results were 
unacceptable.

SUMMARY:

24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24B02b, Calmus Pass
24B03, Millar Channel

Variation Order Nos 2019-676 to -678 revoked.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
No other areas open on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

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.

NOTES:
North Coast and East Coast Vancouver Island 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:
Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1272
Sent December 18, 2019 at 1526

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