Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 October 8, 2015 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY: 
23C, Mayne Bay, Stopper, Bryant & Curwen Islands (23-9 only)
Variation Order No. 2015-477 revoked


Opening 00:01 October 9, 2015 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs).

SUMMARY: 
25A, Esperanza (25-13 only)
26B, Mission Group (26-1, -6 only)
Variation Order No. 2015-505

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN1130 Bivalve Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Update, 
as recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and issued by DFO.

DETAILS:

GMA 25A, Esperanza: Subareas 25-9 to 25-12  and a portion of Subarea 25-13 
north and west of a line from Ferrer Point to a light at Middle Reef, thence to 
the north tip of Flower Islet, thence to the most westerly point of Centre 
Island, thence due south to Nootka Island. (only 25-13 opening)

GMA 26B, Mission Group
1. That portion of Subarea 26-1 northwest of a line running due south from Amos 
Island light to the surfline; 
2. That portion of Subarea 26-6 southerly of a line running from a point on the 
east side of McLean Island at 50 degrees 01.7 minutes north latitude, 127 
degrees 23.5 minutes west longitude, easterly to Gayward Rock, thence to Amos 
Island light, thence due south to the common boundary separating Subareas 26-6 
and 26-1, and north of line from Unsworth Point on Union running due east to a 
point on Vancouver Island; 
3. That portion of Subarea 26-7 east of a line running from Lookout Island to 
the westernmost point of McLean Island. (26-7 not open)

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

See the 2014 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 - FN1131
Sent October 8, 2015 at 0827

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