Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 March 7, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A05, Lemmens Inlet 
Variation Order 2019-147.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
24B01a, Bartlett Island 
24B01b, Blunden Island
24B04, Russell Channel
Variation Order 2019-084 to -086

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 24A05, Lemmens Inlet: Subarea 24-9 excluding a portion south of a line from 
a point on the shore of Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 07.2 minutes north 
latitude, 125 degrees 49.0 minutes west longitude, thence to a point on an 
unnamed islet in the McBey Islets at 49 degrees 07.4 minutes north latitude, 
125 degrees 49.1 minutes west longitude, thence easterly to a point on an 
unnamed islet in the McBey islets at 49 degrees 07.4 minutes north latitude, 
125 degrees 48.6 minutes west longitude, thence to a point on the shore of 
Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 07.2 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 48.3 
minutes west longitude.
Note: McBey Islets are closed as they are included in the Pacific Rim National 
Park.

NOTES:
North Coast and East Coast Vancouver Island 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:
Erin Wylie (250) 756-7271

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0186
Sent March 6, 2019 at 1437

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