Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Geoduck and Horseclam
Subject:
FN0521-COMMERCIAL - Geoduck and Horse Clam - Closing - Area 23.


Closing 23:59 June 10, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

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

23C, Mayne Bay, Stopper, Bryant & Curwen Islands
Variation Order 2019-302 revoked

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

FISHERY CONTINUES:
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.


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 - FN0521
Sent June 10, 2019 at 1312