Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 December 17, 2019 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
17B04, South portion of Area 17
Variation Order No. 2019-698. 

FISHERY CONTINUES:
14B01, Comox Bar
14C02, North Baynes Sound
Variation Order Nos 2019-484 and -485.


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 17B04, South portion of Area 17: 1. Subareas 17-1, 17-2, 17-3;
2. Portions of 17-4, 17-5 and 17-6 east of a line drawn from Danger Reefs south 
to Bare Point near Chemainus Bay and south of a line drawn from Danger Reefs to 
Blackberry Point on Valdes Island;
3. Subareas 17-8 and 17-9.

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 - FN1265
Sent December 16, 2019 at 1135

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