Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 July 16, 2018 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
23A01, Maggie River
23A02, Macoah Pass
23C, Mayne Bay, Stopper, Bryant & Curwen Islands
Variation Order 2018-371 revoked

FISHERY CONTINUES:
24B04, Russell Channel
Variation Order 2018-295

24A04, Epper/Dunlap
24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24A06c, Elbow Bank North
24A06d, Elbow Bank South
Variation Order 2018-263

24B01b, Blunden Island
24B02a, Coomes Bank
24B02b, Calmus Pass
Variation Order 2018-264

24A06a, Yellow Bank 
Variation Order 2018-265

24A05, Lemmens Inlet
Variation Order 2018-267


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 2018/19 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 - FN0600
Sent July 16, 2018 at 1057

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