Fishery Notice

Recreational prawn and shrimp by trap harvesters are advised that the harvest 
of prawn and shrimp by trap, ring net, or spear while diving, will close from 
00:01 hours May 9, 2018 to 23:59 hours May 15, 2018, in Stuart Channel 
(Subareas 17-5, 17-6, and 17-9), Saanich Inlet (Subarea 19-7 to 19-12 
inclusive), and Alberni Inlet (Subareas 23-1 to 23-3 inclusive). This action is 
to allow for the completion of comprehensive spawner index sampling at the 
start of the commercial fishery.  
 
All other coastal areas are open to the harvest of prawn and shrimp by trap, 
ring net, or spear while diving until further notice, except the following 
protected areas which are closed year round: 

Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound sponge reef areas; 
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area;
Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected 
Area; 
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and Area of Interest (AOI); 
Whytecliffe Park; 
Porteau Cove; 
Point Atkinson; and 
Vancouver Harbour between Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge 
(also known as Second Narrows Bridge).
  
All prawns carrying eggs must be released.

The daily, possession and trap limits continue to be in effect coast-wide. 

Variation Order No. 2018-123. Variation Order No. 2017-611 is repealed.


Refer to the B.C. Sport Fishing Guide for further information 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html 
 
Refer to the following website to Plan Ahead: Seasonal Prawn Closures 
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/shellfish-coquillages-eng.html#prawn


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Laurie Convey 250-756-7233  laurie.convey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Mike Kattilakoski 250-756-7315  mike.kattilakoski@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Fogtmann 250-339-3799  david.fogtmann@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Brad Beaith 250-756-7190  brad.beaith@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0283
Sent April 6, 2018 at 1207

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