Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 May 9, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY:
GMA 23A01, Maggie River
GMA 23A02, Macoah Pass
GMA 23B, Toquart Bay & Pipestem Inlet
Variation Order 2019-268

FISHERY CONTINUES:
23D01, Pinkerton Islands
23D02, Canoe Island to Useless Inlet
23E02, Chain Group
Variation Order 2019-233

24A02a, Yarksis
Variation Order 2019-234

24A06a, Yellow Bank 
Variation Order 2019-235

24A04, Epper/Dunlap
24A06b, East Maurus Channel
24A06c, Elbow Bank North
24A06d, Elbow Bank South
24B02a, Coomes Bank
24B02b, Calmus Pass
Variation Order 2019-236.

24A05, Lemmens Inlet 
Variation Order 2019-147.


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 23A01, Maggie River: Those portions of Subarea 23-10 and Subarea 23-11:
1. southerly of a line across Toquart Bay from Harris Point on Vancouver Island 
to an unnamed point on Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 01.76 minutes north 
latitude, 125 degrees 21.48 minutes west longitude;
2. westerly of a line from a point on the line across Toquart Bay approximately 
300m offshore at 49 degrees 01.11 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.30 
minutes west longitude to a point offshore from west Larkins Island, then to 
the easternmost point of Island 49 in the David Island group, and then to light 
on southern Forbes Island; and
3. northwest of a line in Newcombe Channel and Macoah Passage running from 48 
degrees 59.59 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.96 minutes west longitude 
to 48 degrees 54.08 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 29.52 minutes west 
longitude.

GMA 23A02, Macoah Pass: Those portions of Subarea 23-10 and Subarea 23-11: 
1. southeast of a line in Newcombe Channel and Macoah Passage running from 48 
degrees 59.59 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 21.96 minutes west longitude 
to 48 degrees 54.08 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 29.52 minutes west 
longitude, and
2. northwest of a line running from a point offshore from west Larkins Island, 
then to the easternmost point of Island 49 in the David Island group, and then 
to light on southern Forbes Island.

GMA 23B, Toquart Bay & Pipestem Inlet: A portion of Subarea 23-10 north and 
easterly of a line across Toquart Bay from an unnamed point on Vancouver Island 
at 49 degrees 0.89 minutes north latitude, 125 degrees 19.2 minutes west 
longitude to an unnamed point on Vancouver Island at 49 degrees 01.76 minutes 
north latitude, 125 degrees 21.48 minutes west longitude.
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 - FN0412
Sent May 8, 2019 at 1041

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