Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 May 11, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
12B03a, Southern Goletas Channel
Variation Order No. 2019-271

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

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 12B03a, Southern Goletas Channel: 1. That portion of Subarea 12-16 south of 
a line from the Doyle Island light due west to a point south of the Noble 
Islets light at 50 degrees 48.369 minutes north latitude, 127 degrees 35.195 
minutes west longitude, thence to Boxer Point on Nigei Island;
2. That portion of Subarea 12-16 west of a line drawn from the junction of the 
boundaries of Subareas 12-9, 12-10, 12-11 and 12-16 southwest to a point due 
east of Duval Point at 50 degrees 45.654 minutes north latitude, 127 degrees 
28.419 minutes west longitude , then west to Duval Point..

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 - FN0421
Sent May 10, 2019 at 1456

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