Fishery Notice

Opening June 19, 2025 00:01 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMA). 

SUMMARY:

16D01, Thormanby Island
Variation Order No. 2025-249 is in effect.

18A, Boatswains Bank
Variation Order No. 2025-250 is in effect.

19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel
Variation Order No. 2025-251 is in effect.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
17A01, Icarus Pt./Lantzville Shore 
Variation Order No. 2025-232.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 16D01, Thormanby Island, Mainland:  Portions of Subareas 16-1 and 16-2 within 2.0 nautical miles of North and South Thormanby Islands, except in Welcome Passage where the boundary is mid-passage between North and South Thormanby Islands and the mainland shore.

GMA 18A, Boatswains Bank: A portion of Subarea 18-7 bounded by a line from Cherry Pt. to Cape Keppel, thence to Moses Pt., thence to Hatch Pt. and along the shoreline to Cherry Pt.  

GMA 19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel: Subareas 19-5, 19-6.

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 - FN0545
Sent June 18, 2025 at 0831

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