Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 September 25, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14E01, Deep Bay to Nile Creek
14E02, Nile Creek to Qualicum Bay
Variation Order No. 2017-407 revoked

16D01, Thormanby Island
Variation Order No.  2017-378 revoked

14E04, French Creek
14E05, Rathtrevor Beach
Variation Order No. 2017-367 revoked

14E03, Qualicum Beach
Variation Order No. 2017-357 revoked

Fishery Continues:
18A, Boatswains Bank
19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel
Variation Order No. 2017-471 and -472

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.

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

See the 2017/18 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 - FN0998
Sent September 25, 2017 at 1408

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