Fishery Notice

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

SUMMARY:

CCD01a Rennison Island
CCD01b West Laredo Channel (North of Baker Point)
CCD01c West Laredo Channel (South of Baker Point)
CCD02 East Laredo Channel
Variation Order No. 2019-559 in effect.

CCD06 Laredo Channel
Variation Order No. 2019-560 in effect.

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

CCD03, Laredo Inlet
CCD04, Kitasu Bay
Variation Order No. 2019-518

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 CCD01a, Rennison Island:  1) That portion of Subarea 6-11 west of a line 
running from Ulric Point on Aristazabal Island true north to the subarea 
boundary.  2) That portion of 6-10 South of a line from 52 degrees 51.70 
minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 21.44 minutes west longitude to the point 
of intersection of the subarea boundary line between 6-10 and 6-11 true north 
from Ulric Point on Aristazabal Island.

GMA CCD01b, West Laredo Channel (North of Baker Point):  1) That portion of 
Subarea 6-11 east of a line running from Ulric Point on Aristazabal Island true 
north to the subarea boundary.

GMA CCD01c, West Laredo Channel (South of Baker Point):  That portion of 
Subarea 6-14 west of a line commencing at 52 degrees 50 minutes north latitude, 
129 degrees 10.8 minutes west longitude, and running 148 degrees true.

GMA CCD02, East Laredo Channel:  That portion of Subarea 6-14 east of a line 
commencing at 52 degrees 50 minutes north latitude, 129 degrees 10.8 minutes 
west longitude, and running 148 degrees true.

GMA CCD06, Laredo Channel:  1) Subarea 6-15.  2) That portion of Subarea 6-16 
northwest of a line running from Dallian Point on Princess Royal Island to 
Tildesley Point on Aristazabal Island.

NOTES:
South Coast 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:
Pauline Ridings (250) 756-7118

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1050
Sent October 10, 2019 at 1139

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