Fishery Notice

Opening July 29, 2025 00:01 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMA). 

SUMMARY:
19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel
Variation Order No. 2025-288 is in effect.

FISHERY CONTINUES:
16D01, Thormanby Island
Variation Order No. 2025-249.

18A, Boatswains Bank
Variation Order No. 2025-250.

17A01, Icarus Pt./Lantzville Shore 
Variation Order No. 2025-232.

17A02, Nanoose Bay to Blunden Pt 
Variation Order No. 2025-233.

17A03, Nanoose Bay 
Variation Order No. 2025-234.

17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Pt 
Variation Order No. 2025-235.

17B02, Pylades Channel 
Variation Order No. 2025-236.

17B04, South portion of Area 17
Variation Order No. 2025-237.

29, Outside Valdes Island
Variation Order No. 2025-238.

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 Pacific Fisheries Management 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 19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel: Subareas 19-5, 19-6.

NOTES:
North Coast and Inside Vancouver Island areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2025/26 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.  

Report suspicious activity or violations by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling the 24-hour, toll-free Observe, Record, and Report line at 1-800-465-4336 or 604-607-4186 in greater Vancouver.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Erin Wylie: erin.wylie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Jenny Smith: jenny.smith@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0719
Sent July 28, 2025 at 1555

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