Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 November 1, 2019, in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs).

SUMMARY:
24A06a, Yellow Bank 
Variation Order 2019-607.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
26B, Mission Group 
Variation Order 2019-588.

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 24A06a, Yellow Bank : A portion of 24-7 inside a line drawn from: eastern 
most point of Kraan Head northeast to the Northern most point of Saranac Island 
thence to the southernmost point of Saranac Island, thence to an unnamed point 
on Meares Island on the northern shore of Ritchie Bay at 49 degrees, 14.18 
minutes north latitude, 125 degrees, 53.99 minutes west longitude, thence along 
the shoreline to an unnamed point at 49 degrees, 13.92 minutes north latitude, 
125 degrees, 53.87 minutes west longitude thence to Robert Point thence to the 
point of commencement at the eastern most point of Kraan Head. Note: The waters 
of Ritchie Bay are closed as a Research Area.

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 - FN1131
Sent October 31, 2019 at 1427

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