Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 November 4, 2015 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY: 

12B02 Northern Goletas Channel

Variation Order No. 2015-538 in effect.

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN1232 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, 
as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO.

DETAILS:

GMA 12B02 Northern Goletas Channel: Subarea 12-15

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

See the 2015 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 - FN1234
Sent November 3, 2015 at 1521

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