Fishery Notice

Opening May 31, 2025 23:59 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMA). 

SUMMARY:
17A01, Icarus Pt./Lantzville Shore 
Variation Order No. 2025-232 is in effect.

17A02, Nanoose Bay to Blunden Pt 
Variation Order No. 2025-233 is in effect.

17A03, Nanoose Bay 
Variation Order No. 2025-234 is in effect.

17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Pt 
Variation Order No. 2025-235 is in effect.

17B02, Pylades Channel 
Variation Order No. 2025-236 is in effect.

17B04, South portion of Area 17
Variation Order No. 2025-237 is in effect.

29, Outside Valdes Island
Variation Order No. 2025-238 is in effect.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
No other inside Vancouver Island areas are open.

Note: See the most recent Fishery Notice Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin 
Update, as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by 
DFO to ensure the required Pacific Fisheries Management Area is open. Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates can change at any time please re-confirm the required Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea is open prior to fishing daily.

DETAILS:
GMA 17A01, Icarus Pt./Lantzville Shore:  Subarea 17-18.

GMA 17A02, Nanoose Bay to Blunden Pt.: Subarea 17-19.

GMA 17A03, Nanoose Bay: Subarea 17-20.

GMA 17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Pt.: Subareas 17-10, 17-12, 17-13, 17-14, 17-15 and 17-16.

GMA 17B02, Pylades Channel: 1. That portion of Subarea 17-4 northeast of a line from the midpoint of a line drawn between Reynolds Pt. and the most northwesterly point of Link Island drawn to Danger Reefs thence west to Blackberry Pt. on Valdes Island;
2. Subarea 17-17. 

GMA 17B04, South portion of Area 17: 1. Subareas 17-1, 17-2, 17-3;
2. Portions of 17-4, 17-5 and 17-6 east of a line drawn from Danger Reefs south to Bare Pt. near Chemainus Bay and south of a line drawn from Danger Reefs to Blackberry Pt. on Valdes Island;
3. Subareas 17-8 and 17-9.

GMA 29, Outside Valdes Island:  That portion of Subarea 29-5 north of a line running due east from Dionisio Pt.  

NOTES:
North Coast and Inside Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2025/26 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.  

Report suspicious activity or violations by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling the 24-hour, toll-free Observe, Record, and Report line at 1-800-465-4336 or 604-607-4186 in greater Vancouver.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Erin Wylie: erin.wylie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Jenny Smith: jenny.smith@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0479
Sent May 30, 2025 at 1402

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