Fishery Notice

Closing 23:59 November 8, 2016 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
16D01, Thormanby Island, Mainland 
Variation Order No. 2016-490 revoked

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

Opening 00:01 November 9, 2016 in the following Geoduck Management Areas (GMAs):

SUMMARY:
17A01, Icarus Point/Lantzville Shore
17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Point
Variation Order No. 2016-514

Note: See Fishery Notice No. FN1263 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 17A01, Icarus Point/Lantzville Shore:  Subarea 17-18.

GMA 17B01, North Gabriola Island to Neck Point: Subareas 17-10, 17-12, 17-13, 
17-14, 17-15 and 17-16.


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 - FN1264
Sent November 8, 2016 at 1458

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