Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0192-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - South Coast - Opening - Area 12


Opening 00:01 March 8, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
12B02, Northern Goletas Channel
Variation Order No. 2019-149

FISHERY CONTINUES:
12A01, Northern Island
Variation Order No. 2019-083


Note: See the most recent Fishery Notice Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin 
Update, as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by 
DFO to ensure the required area is open. Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin 
Updates can change at any time please re-confirm the required Pacific Fisheries 
Management Subarea is open prior to fishing daily.

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 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 - FN0192
Sent March 7, 2019 at 1428