Fishery Notice

Opening 00:01 September 10, 2016 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14C02, North Baynes Sound
Variation Order No. 2016-401

Closing 23:59 September 9, 2016 in the following Geoduck Management Areas 
(GMAs):

SUMMARY:
14B03, North Comox Bar (inside portion), Horse clam only
Variation Order No. 2016-365 revoked

14D, Hornby Island
Variation Order No. 2016-337 revoked

FISHERY CONTINUES:
19C, Sydney and Cordova Channel
Variation Order No. 2016-387

14B01, Comox Bar
Variation Order No. 2016-372

16D01, Thormanby Island
Variation Order No. 2016-362


Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN0969 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 14C02, North Baynes Sound: Subarea 14-15.

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

See the 2016/17 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 - FN0970
Sent September 9, 2016 at 1437

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