Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 November 21, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

CCB04 Berry Inlet
CCB05a Seaforth Channel West
CCB05b Seaforth Channel East (except for Subarea 7-17 portion)

Variation Order No. 2019-638

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

CCD08 Rudolf Bay
CCD09a West Higgins Passage (a)
CCD09b West Higgins Passage (b)
Variation Order No. 2019-608

CCD13 Milbanke Sound North (East Higgins)
Variation Order No. 2019-609

PRA09a Clifford Bay South (a)
PRA09b Clifford Bay South (b)
Variation Order No. 2019-610

CCD07 East Aristazabal Island South
PRA10 Arriaga Islands
PRA11 Weeteeam Bay West
PRA12 Weeteeam Bay Mid
Variation Order No. 2019-611

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

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

CCD06 Laredo Channel
Variation Order No. 2019-560

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 CCB04, Berry Inlet: 1). Subarea 7-8.  2) That portion of Subarea 7-12 north 
and west of a line running from Fisher Point near Berry Inlet southerly to 52 
degrees 15.26 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 20.87 minutes west longitude, 
then easterly to 52 degrees 15.26 minutes north latitude,128 degrees 14.64 
minutes west longitude and true north to the subarea boundary.

GMA CCB05a, Seaforth Channel West:  That portion of Subarea 7-12 south of a 
line running from Fisher Point near Berry Inlet southerly to 52 degrees 15.26 
minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 20.87 minutes west longitude, then easterly 
to 52 degrees 15.26 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.64 minutes west 
longitude and true north to the subarea boundary, and west of a line running 
from Idol Point true north to the boundary of Berry Inlet. 2) That portion of 7-
21 north of line running from 52 degrees 12.70 minutes north latitude, 128 
degrees 23.34 minutes west longitude, then easterly to 52 degrees 12.69 minutes 
north latitude,128 degrees 23.30 minutes west longitude.

GMA CCB05b, Seaforth Channel East:  1) That portion of Subarea 7-12 south of a 
line running from Fisher Point near Berry Inlet southerly to 52 degrees 15.26 
minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 20.87 minutes west longitude, then easterly 
to 52 degrees 15.26 minutes north latitude, 128 degrees 14.64 minutes west 
longitude and true north to the subarea boundary, and east of a line running 
from Idol Point true north to the boundary of Berry Inlet.  2)Subarea 7-22.  3) 
That portion of Subarea 7-23 north of the parallel passing through 52 degrees 
12.39 minutes north latitude

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 - FN1186
Sent November 20, 2019 at 1150

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