Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours March 1, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

PRG01 Conel Island
PRG02b Baron Island North

Variation Order No. 2019-87 in effect.

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

None.

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.

DETAILS:

GMA PRG01, Connel Island: That portion of Subarea 4-1 south of a line running 
approximately 225 degrees true from position 54 degrees 28.51 minutes north 
latitude, 130 degrees 53.716 minutes west longitude (through Hudsons Bay 
Passage), and that portion north of a line running 222 degrees true from a 
position on Dunira Island at 54 degrees 26.59 minutes north latitude, 130 
degrees 49.32 minutes west longitude, and that portion west of a line running 
116 degrees true from the southern tip of Prince Leebo Island.

GMA PRG02b, Baron Island North: That portion of Subarea 4-1 northeast of a line 
from a point on Baron Island at position 54 degrees 27.12 minutes north 
latitude, 130 degrees 51.38 minutes west longitude, thence northwest to 54 
degrees 29.08 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 54.63 minutes west longitude.

NOTES:
South Coast areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2019/20 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:
Pauline Ridings (250) 756-7118

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0169
Sent February 28, 2019 at 1535

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