Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 Hours November 23, 2017 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):    

SUMMARY:
PRA01, Duckers Island
PRA02, Surf Inlet
Variation Order No. 2017-610.


The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

PRA14 Moore Islands
Variation Order No. 2017-558

DETAILS:
GMA PRA01, Duckers Island: That portion of Subarea 6-10 east of 129 degrees 15 
minutes west longitude and north of 52 degrees 55 minutes north latitude.
GMA PRA02, Surf Inlet: 1) Subarea 6-12 and 2) that portion of Subarea 6-10 east 
of 129 degrees 15 minutes west longitude and south of 52 degrees 55 minutes 
north latitude.


NOTES:
South Coast 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:
Pauline Ridings (250) 756-7118

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1232
Sent November 22, 2017 at 1433

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