Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 hours December 30, 2020 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):    

SUMMARY:

PRF02a Stephens Island Southeast
PRF02b Stephens Island Southwest
PRF03 North Porcher Island
PRF04 Oval Bay

Variation Order No. 2020-690 is in effect. 

The north coast fishery continues in the following GMAs:

PRD03 Spicer Islands

Variation Order No. 2020-647

PRD04a Deadman
PRD04b Principe Channel North
PRD05 Keswar

Variation Order No. 2020-665

PRD07 Larsen Harbour
PRD08 Borrowman Islands - Group 1
PRD09 Borrowman Islands - Group 2 & 3
PRD11 Sneath Islands

Variation Order No. 2020-681

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 PRF02a, Stephens Island South East: 1. That portion of Subarea 4-2 north of 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude (View Point) and east of a line running north from position 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude to a point on Prescott Island at 54 degrees 05.08 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude;
2. That portion of Subarea 4-9 west of 130 degrees 31 minutes west longitude and south of 54 degrees 10 minutes north latitude. 

GMA PRF02b, Stephens Island South West:  That portion of Subarea 4-2 south of 54 degrees 10.53 minutes north latitude, north of 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude (View Point) and west of a line running north from position 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude, thence to a point on Prescott Island at 54 degrees 05.08 minutes north latitude, 130 degrees 38.86 minutes west longitude.

GMA PRF03, North Porcher Island: 1. That portion of Subarea 4-2 south of 54 degrees 03.2 minutes north latitude (View Point);
2. Subarea 4-4.

GMA PRF04, Oval Bay: Subarea 4-3.
 
NOTES:
South Coast areas are identified on separate Fishery Notices.

See the 2020/21 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) 618-8699

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1376
Sent December 29, 2020 at 1636

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