Fishery Notice

Effective 00:01 Hours November 13, 2015 the waters of Gunboat Pass from a 
North/South line between Manson Point and Cone Point East to the boundary line 
between Madigan Point and Georgie Point in Pacific Fisheries Management Subarea 
7-17 are open for the recreational harvest of Manila Clams, Littleneck Clams 
and Mussels.  This opening will remain in effect pending acceptable results 
from the on-going marine biotoxin monitoring program. Environment Canada 
Sanitary Closure 7.19 remains in effect.

Harvesters are reminded that the daily aggregate bag limit for Littleneck and 
Manila Clams is 75.  The daily aggregate limit for mussels is 75 of which 25 
may be California mussels.  The possession limit is twice the daily limit.

A tidal waters sport fishing licence is required to harvest intertidal clams.

Variation Order 2015-553 is in effect.

Fish harvesters are advised that there are contaminated closures in the 
vicinity. Information on specific closure areas is available on the internet 
at:  http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm


Bivalve shellfish are susceptible to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and 
other marine biotoxins and biotoxin closures may occur.  All bivalve shellfish 
harvesters must check before they harvest to ensure that the area is not closed.

For information on the location of current marine biotoxin closures:
-call toll-free:  1-866-431-3474
-consult the Shellfish Contamination Closures page on the DFO website at:  
www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/index-eng.htm
-check with your nearest DFO office

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Steven Groves (250) 627-3455
Bella Bella DFO Office (250) 957-2363

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1268
Sent November 12, 2015 at 1451

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