Fishery Notice

Invertebrates, Manila and littleneck: Savary Island

Fishing for littleneck and manila clams by hand picking is permitted from 02:00 
hours September 26, 2016 to 16:00 hours September 26, 2016 by hand picking for 
1 tide in a portion of Subarea 15-2, described as the intertidal foreshore of 
Savary Island only. 

All clams are to be landed at Lund. 
	
Area C Proper remains closed.

Variation Order Number 2016-426

Harvesting is prohibited in all sanitary contamination closures. 
Harvesters are responsible for checking Fishery Notices for the Bivalve 
Shellfish Marine Biotoxin Updates, as recommended by the Canadian Food 
Inspection Agency and issued by DFO. 

For descriptions of Sanitary and Biotoxin closures see the DFO website at
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/contamination/biotox/index-eng.htm

All eligible fishers must have their 2016 licence and meet the conditions of 
that licence (wear a high visibility vest with licence number clearly marked on 
it and the sacks of clams must be immediately tagged with the licence number as 
soon as clams are placed in it).  All licence holders must carry valid photo 
identification along with their licences.

Fishers should consult the 2016/18 Intertidal Clam Management Plan and the 
local DFO office for descriptions of closed areas and contact numbers for 
further information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

David Fogtmann 250 339-3799

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1030
Sent September 23, 2016 at 1131

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