PACIFIC REGION
1994 MANAGEMENT PLAN
GEODUCK AND HORSE CLAM
1'hiJ Geoduclc and Horse QIJm MtJMgement Plan is intended for general puposes only. When there is a discrepancy between the PlDn and the regulations. the regulations are the final aurhority.
description of Areas and Subareas referenced in this Plan can be found in the Pacific Fishery Management Area !guJations.
Fisheries Peches and Oceans et Oceans Canada
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. DFO Contacts for Further Information/Geoduck Observers ...... 3 3. SheUfish - Goals and Objectives ...... ,...... 4 4. Enforcement Plan ...... •...... •...... •...... 5 5. Aboriginal Fisheries Strstegy ...... •....•.•.•.•.•.•...... 5 6. Sport Fishing ...... • ...... 6 7. History of the Horse Clam Fishery ...... • . . . • . . . • . • . • • ...... 6 8. Horse Clam Commercial Fishing Plan - 1994 ...... •...... 7 8.1. Management Changes ...... •...... 7 8.2. Seasons, Quotas and Open Times •...... • . . . • ...... 7 8.3. Permanent Ares Closures ...... • . • ...... • ...... 8 8.4. Ucencing...... 8 8.4.1. Ucence Category ...... 8 8.4.2. Species ...... 8 8.4.3. Gear ...... •...... 8 8.5. Catch and Fisbing Data ...... 8 9. History of the Geoduck Fishery ...... 8 10. Geoduck Commercial Fishing Plan - 1994 ...... • ...... 9 10.1. Management Changes ...... 9 10.2. Quotas, Open Times, Landing Ports .•...... •...... 9 10.3. Permanent Closures, Seasonal Herring Closures and Study Areas •••••.••••...... 14 10.4. Ucencing ...... 17 10.4.1. Licence Category G ...... 17 10.4.2. P Ucences ...... 17 10.4.3. Species...... 17 10.4.4. Gear ...... •...... •...... •.•...... 18 10.5. VaIidstion, Notificstion and Cateh Reporting...... 18 10.5.1. Notificstion Prior to Fishing Geoducks ...... • ...... 18 10.5.2. Notificstion Prior to Delivering Geoducks ...... 18 10.5.3. Landings of Geoducks ...... 18 10.5.4. Standsrd Geoduck or Horse Clam Cages ...... 18 10.5.5. Tagging of Geoduck or Horse Clam Cages ...... 18 10.5.6. Quota Overage/Undersge ...... •...... 19 10.6. Catch and Fisbing Data ...... 20 10.6.1. Harvest Log Data . . . . . • ...... • ...... 20 10.6.2. Fish Slip Requirements ...... •...... 21 10.7. Explanatory Notes - Ares Boundsries ...... 21 11. PSP Sampling ...... 21 12. Duties of Geoduck Observers ...•...•..•...... •...... 22 13. Other Restrictions and General Information ...... 22 13.1. Diver QuaIificstions ...... 22 14. Sanitary SheUfish Closures ...... 23 14.1. Inside Waters areas ...... 23 14.2. West Coast Vancouver Island areas ...... •...... 30 15. Advisory Committee Contacts ...... •...... 31 16. Appendices of Fishing Ares Descriptions ...... 32 16.1. Appendix 1 - Inside Waters Fishing Ares Descriptions . . . . . • ...... 32 16.2. Appendix 2 - West Coast Fisbing Ares Descriptions ...... 34 16.3. Appendix 3 - North Coast Fishing Ares Descriptions ...... 38 17. Figures and Maps of Fishing Areas •..•..•..•••.•••••.••.•••••.•••••.•••••.•• 40 2. DFO CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
VANCOUVER SHELLFISH TAPE MESSAGE: 666-1509 NANAIMO SHElJ,FISH TAPE MESSAGE: 756-7021 VIOLATIONS HOTLINE (OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT) 1-800-465-4336 OR 1-800-465-4DFO
FISHERY MANAGERS Fishery Manager, South Coast (Nanaimo) Kip Slater 754-0204 Fishery Manager, North Coast (Pr. Rupert) 624-0423 Fishery Manager, Fraser River (New West.) 666-8614 Species Coordinator - Inside Waters (parksville) Randy Webb 248-6110 Species Coordinator - West Coast (Comox) Byron Koke 339-2031 Species Coordinator - Fraser River (New West.) 666-8614
MANAGEMENT BIOLOGY Management Biology Unit Areas 11 to 27 Rick Harbo I Steve Heizer South Coast Division 756-7268 756-7271 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T lK3
Management Biology Unit Areas 1 to 10 Greg Thomas North Coast Division 624-0465 Rm 202-417 2nd Avenue West 24 H line - 624-0455 Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J IG8
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BRANCH Pacific Biological Station Hammond Bay Rd. Dr. Alan Campbell Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6 756-7124
INSPECTION AND SPECIAL SERVICES BRANCH Shellfish and Aquaculture Inspection Specialist Rudy Chiang I Roger Loy 2250 South Burnaby Rd. 666-3150 Burnaby, B.C. V5M 4L9
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COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENCES Commercial Licence Unit 400 - 555 West Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3 666-0566
Commercial Licence Unit 417 2nd Ave. West Prince Rupert, B.C. VSJ lG8 624-0413
Commercial Licence Unit 60 Front St. Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7 754-0400
ABORIGINAL FISHERIES DIVISION South Coast Coordinator Colin Masson 756-7001 North Coast Coordinator Sue Farlinger 624-0464 Fraser River Coordinator Jim Wild 666-3578
ARCHIPELAGO MARINE RESEARCH #200 - 525 Head St. Victoria, B.C. V9A SSI Geoduck Validation 1-800-663-7152 (24 hour line) or 383-4535 GEODUCK OBSERVERS local telephone numbers will be provided at landing ports or through 1-800-663-7152 (Archipelago Marine Research).
3. SHELLFISH - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - Geoducks
3.1. To ensure conservation and protection of shellfish' stocks coastwide through the application of scientific management principles.
3.2. To ensure the optimal use of shellfish stocks in order to meet social and economic objectives of the people of Canada.
3.3. To develop fishing plans consistent with principles of conservation, through a consultative process with users of the resource.
3.4. To preserve, enhance, restore and protect critical aquatic habitat for shellfish production. Geoducks beds should not be harvested to levels less than 50 % of the original biomass.
3.5. To optimize the quality of shellfish harvested and provide a constant year round supply of geoducks for the live markets.
1994 (kodw:k MiUUlgemml Plan P(Jge 4 oj54 4. ENFORCEMENT PLAN
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has recently reorganized into sector management which has resulted in the creation of an enforcement branch called Conservation and Protection. The Conservation and Protection Branch has the responsibility to enforce the Fisheries Act and associated regulations, to address conservation, health and safety issues and to maintain proper management and control of the various fisheries. Priorities in enforcement activities are discussed with users in the Sectoral Committee meetings and will be addressed during the 1994 season.
Users of the resource have a responsibility to report violations. Any suspected or actual fisheries, wildlife or pollution violations can be quickly and discretely reported to the appropriate Enforcement Officer by using the toll free Observe, Record and Repon hotline. This toll free number is available 24 hours a day. Confidentiality is assured.
OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT - 1-B00-465-4DFO (1-B00-465-4336)
Enforcement enquiries can also be directed to the local Field Offices during regular office hours.
5. ABORIGINAL FISHERIES STRATEGY
The Department of Fisheries and· Oceans recognizes the importance of fish, including invertebrates, to the aboriginal peoples of British Columbia. Through the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, the Department seeks to negotiate, with aboriginal organizations, allocations for food, social and ceremonial purposes. Subject to conservation, these allocations will have priority over allocations for commercial and recreational user groups.
The Department will consult with aboriginal organizations to determine what these allocations should be. In some cases, instead of negotiating allocations, an area may be closed to certain fishing except fishing by an aboriginal organization. These closures may be for the season or for specified times. Whenever possible, the appropriate annual fishing plan will identify such closures. Communal licences will be issued to the aboriginal organization for the fishing.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the appropriate Divisional Aboriginal Fisheries Coordinator listed in Section 2 of this fishing plan.
J994 G~oduck Managemenl Plan PageS 0/$4 6. SPORT FISHING
The recreational harvest of shellfish is regulated via the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations made under the Fisheries Act. The regulations are summarized annually in the British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport FIShing Guide which lists closed times, bag limits, size limits (where applicable) and closed areas. If necessary, public notices are posted to document closures or changes from the Guide. Closures may be implemented in order to conserve vulnerable stocks, protect the public from consumption of contaminated shellfish or to meet Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial needs. For some species, areas have been closed to commercial harvest or open times for commercial harvest have been delayed to provide an opportunity for the recreational community.
The primary consultative body for the recreational fishing community is the Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB). The SFAB has representatives from all parts of this community including the BC Wildlife Federation and the Sport Fishing Institute of BC. Within the SFAB, a shellfish committee has been established for the South Coast region.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact a Recreational Fisheries Coordinator or local Fisheries Office listed in Section 2 of this fishing plan.
There is some sport effort in the horse clam fishery at low tides. Fishers typically use forks and there is often a great deal of breakage of the shells. "Mechanical" harvesting is prohibited.
There is very little sport fishing for geoducks because they are found only on the lowest tides and the body of the clams may be buried as deep as a metre in the substrate. Mechanical or hydraulic devices are not permitted for sport fishing.
7. mSTORY OF THE HORSE CLAM FISHERY
Landings of horse clams have remained at low levels, likely because of the low price relative to geoduck ($l.lO/kg). Landings peaked at 355 tin 1987, then declined significantly to 110 t (valued at $119,000) in 1991 and 2 t ($2,000) in 1992. Horse clams are often taken incidentally while fishing for geoducks.
Area 14 and Area 24 (Clayoquot Sound) have supported most of the fishery in recent years. A rotational fishery, with a ceiling quota, was implemented for Area 24. .
Locations that support herring spawn are not opened to horse clam harvesting until an evaluation of the impact of harvesting can be carried out. The horse clams are often found in eelgrass beds where herring spawn.
Some samples of horse clams were collected in 1989. Size at sexual maturity of subtidal horse clams was about 68 mm, at 3 years of age, for T. nuttallii from Lemmens Inlet. A minimum
1994 G 8. HORSE CLAM COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN - 1994 8.1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES 8.1.1. Logbook Completion Re!,juirement Please note that logbooks must be filled out by midnight of the day fished. See Section 10.6.2. 8.1.2 Areas of fishing for 1994. See section 8.2. 8.2. SEASONS. OUOTAS AND OPEN TIMES - Horse Clams The harvest of horse clams is closed January 1 to December 31 by regulation. Horse clams will be opened and closed at the same time and areas as geoducks. There is concern for vegetation that supports herring spawn and divers must not work in eelgrass beds or other herring spawning locations. 8.2.1. SOUTH COAST In 1994, only the areas opened for geoducks will be considered for horse clam openings. a. Inside waters: portions of areas 15, 17, 18, 19 and 29 b. West Coast Vancouver Island: Area 24 (Area quotas and a rotational fishery for horse clams are in place for Area 24) and Area 25. c. AREA 24 - OUOTAS FOR HORSE CLAMS IN 1994 The Area 24 fishery for horse clams has been divided into three areas, with a three year rotation between areas and an annual total allowable catch of 250,000 lb. (113.4 tonnes). Horse clams can only be fished in times and areas of geoduck openings. The three areas designated are: 1) Epper Pass-Yellow Bank, portions of 24-6 and 24-7; 1993 2) Dunlap-Morfee islands; portion of 24-6; 1994 3) Lemmens Inlet and surrounding waters; subarea 24-9; 1995 The horse clam area to be fished in 1994 in Area 24 is Dunlap-Morfee Is. (a portion of 24-6). See Figure 1. There may be in-season closures in areas or sub-areas based on conservation or management concerns. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan Page 70/54 \ . -',, ... ::.. ~' 8.2.2. NORTH COAST In 1994, only the areas opened for geoducks will be considered for horse clam openings. Areas 1, 2E and 2W will be considered for openings. Consult with the North Coast Management Biology Unit, Prince Rupert. 8.3 PERMANENT AREA CLOSURES Elbow Bank in 24-8 is permanently closed to horse clam fishing due to its importance as herring spawning grounds. Other Permanent Closures and Study Areas are contained in Section 10.3 - Geoduck Commercial Fishing Plan. 8.4. LICENCING 8.4.1. Licence Category The harvest of horse clams subtidally is limited to the G licensed vessels. Horse clams may only be harvested in areas open to geoducks. 8.4.2. Species: Tresus capax and T. nuttallii 8.4.3. Gear Horse clams must be commercially harvested by dive gear. By condition of licence, divers must work at least 10 feet below chart datum. 8.5. CATCH AND FISHING DATA: See section 10.6 - Geoduck Commercial Fishing Plan. 9. HISTORY OF THE GEODUCK FISHERY The dive fishery for geoducks in British Columbia began in 1976. The fishery expanded rapidly until 1979 when limited entry came into effect and harvest quotas were set for conservation. There are 55 G licensed vessels. Landings peaked in 1987 at 5789 tonnes, and have decreased to 2408 tonnes in 1993. A management program with individual vessel quotas began in 1989, with the support of industry. Vessel quotas were set as 1155 of the annual coast quota. A three year area rotation period was established. Prices increased from $0.49/Ib. in 1987 to $1.43/lb. in 1989. The average price in 1992 was $2.5611b., with a peak of over $5.00/Ib. The total landed value of geoduck in 1992 was $16 M. 1994 Geoduck Managemenl Plan Pag.8o/54 The second three year area rotation of the fishery was initiated in 1992. A two year fishing plan was set for 1992-1993. The coast quota in 1992 was reduced to 6,311,250 lb. (2863 t) for I.Q.s of 114,750 lb. The quota was reduced again in 1993 to 5,309,500 lb. (2408 t) for I.Q.s of 97,500 lb. There was also a shift of one licence from the west coast of Vancouver Island to the north coast each year in 1992 and 1993. In 1994, the last year of the second three year rotation, I.Q.s have been further reduced to 90,000 lb. per licence and the number of area licences have changed. 10. GEODUCK COMMERCIAL FISHING PLAN - 1994 10.1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES 10.1.1. There are few management changes for 1994 other than changes in the fishing areas and quotas. Opening times for the north coast may be limited in 1994. There is a small exploratory fishery in the north coast (91,000 lb.). 10.1.2. See section 10.5.6 for changes in the conditions and procedures for geoduck quota overage transfer. 10.1.3. Logbook Completion Requirement Please note that logbooks must be filled out by midnight of the day fished. See Section 10.6.1. 10.2 OUOTAS. OPEN TIMES. AND LANDING PORTS Each G licensed vessel is assigned 1155 of the coastwide geoduck quota, equal to 90,000 lb in 1994. Note that any assigned quota not taken in 1994 cannot be carried over to the following year. 10.2.1. SOUTH COAST: INSIDE WATERS (10 quotas of 90,000 lb. totalling 900,000 lb.) a. LANDING PORTS There may only be one port open at any time. The port will be determined in consultation with DFO, fishermen, and Archipelago Marine Research. The landing ports will be: Lund Degnen Bay. Gabriola Island Chemainus Westview Sturdies Bay. Galiano Island Nanaimo Ladysmith Sidney 1994 G.oduck Ma=8 The 10 quotas of 90,000 lb. (900,000 lb.) subdivided into sub-area groups. Quotas were developed after a reevaluation of harvest areas. There are specific quotas allocated to portions of areas that have not been regularly fished. GEODUCK MANAGEMENT AREA OPENING SEQUENCE QUOTAQb) IS-A Savary North (pin 15-2) (3) After 17-A 12,300 lb. IS-B Savary South (pin 15-2) (3) 61,000 lb. IS-C Hernando Is. ( pins 15-2 and 15-3) (3) 30,100 lb. IS-E Inlets (lS-4) (3) 10,000 lb. IS-F Cortes - Redonda Islands (IS-5) (3) 30,000 lb. IS-G Twin Islands (pin 15-3) (3) 4S,OOO lb. IS-D Remaining Subareas (3) 207,000 lb. TOTAL AREA IS: (3) SO % of quota 39S,400 lb. (6) Remaining 50% of quota 17-A Nanoose (pin 17-1S, 17-19, 17-20) (2) Open after 17-B 7S,904lb. 17-B Balance of area 17 (I) Jan I 96,000 lb. (9) Fall 120,000 lb. 29-5, 29-4 Outside Valdes-Galiano Is. (5) 22,000 lb. TOTAL AREA 17 AND 29: 316,904 lb. IS-A Boatswain Bank ( pin IS-7) (7) 22,000 lb. IS-B Balance of area IS (S) 22,000 lb. TOTAL AREA IS: 44,000 lb. 19-A Saanich Inlet (19-7 to -12) CLOSED CLOSED 19-B James Island (pin 19-5) (4) 55,696 lb. 19-C Balance of area 19 (4) SS,OOO lb. TOTAL AREA 19: 140,696 lb. TOTAL SOUTH COAST INSIDE WATERS: 10 QUOTAS @ 90,000 LB. 900,000 LB. ee AppenOiX 1 lOr aescnpuons ana ngures or quota areas. uperung oates are SUOJect to • SP closures and market conditions. 1994 Geotbu:k MQIUlgement Plan Page/Oo/54 10.2.2. SOUTH COAST: WEST COAST VANCOUVER ISLAND (18 quotas of 90,000 lb. totalling 1,620,000 lb.) a. LANDING PORTS The following landing ports will be opened on the west coast of Vancouver Island: Totino Zeballos Gold River b. WEST COAST OPENINGS AND QUOTAS These quotas were developed after a reevaluation of harvest area on the west coast. After consultation with harvesters, some beds were reduced in area and others were left as they were. GEODUCK MANAGEMENT OPENING SEQUENCE QUOTA (lb) AREA 24-A2 Yarksis I Father Charles (2) Open after 24-A4,AS close 77,000 lb. Channel (pin. 24-8) 24-A3 TonquinlWickaninisb (pin. (6)June 1 36,000 lb. 24-8) 24-A4 Epper-Dunlap (1) Jan 3 40,000 lb. (pin. 24-6) 24-AS Lemmens Inlet (24-9) (1) Ian 3 33,000 lb. 24-A6 Elbow BankIY ellow Bank CLOSED CLOSED 24-Bl Outside (pin 24-6) (4) Feb 15 125,000 lb. -24-B2 Coomes Bank (pin 24-6) (4a) Subject to herring closure 100,000 lb. or after 24-Bl closes 24-B3 Ahousat (pins of 24-4 and -6) (3) 50,000 lb. 24-B4 Russell Channel (pin. 24-6) (S) 50,000 lb. TOTAL AREA 24: 511,000 lb. 25-A Esperanza (25-9, 25-12 and (1) Ian 3 431,000 lb. pin 25-1) 25-B Nuchatlitz (25-14, pin -IS) (7) Herring closure Mar 1 to 578,000 lb. Apr 15 25-C Rosa Hbr (pin 25-13 CLOSED CLOSED 1994 Geoduck MQ1IQgemenl Pkm Page 11 o/S4 25-D Nootka(25-3 to -8 and -15) (1) Jan 3, possible herring 100,000 lb. closure Mar 1 to Apr 15 TOTAL AREA 25: 1,109,000 lb. TOTAL WEST COAST 18 QUOTAS @ 90,000 LB. 1,620,000 LB. VANCOUVER ISLAND Areas 24-A2, A3, A4 and AS close Note: opening times may be adjusted subject to PSP closures or market conditions. See Appendix 2 for descriptions and figures of quota areas. 10.2.3. NORTH COAST: QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS DISTRICT (27 quotas of 90,000 lb. tota1ling 2,430,000 lb.) a. LANDING PORTS Prince Rupert Masset Sandspit Port Hardy Queen Charlotte City b. NORTH COAST - OPENINGS AND OUOTAS The table below contains Management Areas, respective quotas, and schedule of openings for the north coast in 1994. Quotas were derived primarily from a conservative estimate of annual yield (1 %) applied to estimates of harvestable geoduck abundance. Small exploratory quotas, tota1ling 91,000 lb., have been applied to some unharvested areas. Because the fishery is rotated through the north coast over a period of three years, quotas given in the table are equal to three times the calculated annual yield. Opening dates are not specified in the table for areas other than the first management grouping; however, the sequence of openings is given. Inseason, openings will be scheduled to prevent conflict with herring fisheries and herring spawn activity, as well as to accommodate the requirements of the geoduck industry. A patrolman dedicated to monitoring the fishery will be ongrounds during critical portions of the fishery. During the fishery, geoduck operators should direct enquiries to the ongrounds patrolman or to the north coast Marine Species Coordinator. 1994 Geoduck Managemem Plan Page 12 o/S4 GEODUCK MANAGEMENT OPENING QUOTA AREA SUBAREAS SEQUENCE (LB.) AREA 2E (2-1 to 2-19) Al Skidegate 2-1 March I 88,000 A2 Cumshewa 2-~ March I 66,000 A3 Skedans 2~,2-7 March I 110,000 A4 Tanu 2-8 March I 93,000 F1 U. Juan Perez pin. 2-11 After E closes 268,000 F2 MarcotHoskins pin. 2-11 After E closes 12,000 F3 Werner Bay pin. 2-12 After E closes 32,000 F4 L. Juan Perez pin. 2-12, pin. 2-13 After E closes 270,000 FS Poole pin. 2-14 After E closes 88,000 F6 N. Skincuttle pin. 2-14, pln.2-15 After E closes 46,000 F7 S. Skincuttle pin. 2-15 After E closes 51,000 Bl Collison Bay pin. 2-14 After A closes 36,000 B2 Carpenter Bay 2-17, pln.2-18 After A closes 140,000 B3 E. Hous.-Stew (Upper) pin. 2-18 After A closes 73,000 B4 E. Hous.-5tew (Lower) pin. 2-18 After A closes 84,000 BS HeaterlKeeweenah pin. 2-18 After A closes 59,000 B6 Luxana tHowe Bay 2-19 After A closes 100,000 TOTAL AREA 2E: 1,616,000 AREA 2W (2-31 TO 2-100) Cl W. Hous.-5tew. (Moresby lsi.) pin. 2-31 After B closes 21,000 C2 W. Hous.-Stew. (Kunghit lsI.) pin. 2-31 After B closes 158,000 C3 Gordon lsi pin. 2-31 After B closes 61,000 C4 Louscoone pin. 2-31,2-32 After B closes 91,000 CS Flamingo 2-35,2-36,2-37 After B closes 20,000 C6 Gowgaia 2-39,2-40,241 After B closes 50,000 D1 Englefield Bay 249 to 2~0 After C closes 71,000 D2 W. Skidegate 2~3,2~4,2~6,2~8 After C closes 29,000 1994 Geoduck MaMgnnenl PlDn Page IJ 01J4 D3 Kano 2-69,2-70,2-71 After C closes 25,000 D4 Rennel 2-73 to 2-84 After C closes 25,000 D5 Hippa 2-86,2-87 After C closes 85,000 D6 Pt. Chana! 2-89,2-90,2-91 After C closes 50,000 D7 Pt. Louis 2-92 to 2-100 After C closes 22,000, Total Area 2W: 708,000 AREA 1 El Parry Pass 1-2,1-7 After D closes 20,000 E2 Virago Snd. 1-3 After D closes 86,000 TOTAL AREA 1: 106,000 TOTAL NORTH COAST: 2,430,000 ee A,ppen nrl' IX , , aiirtl'"., gures: 11 to 14 tor descnp U Ons anrl tilgures ot q uota areas. 10.3 PERMANENT CLOSURES, SEASONAL CLOSURES AND STUDy AREAS GEODUCKS AND HORSE CLAMS All harvesting of Geoduck and Horse Clams shall be conducted from bottom deeper than 10 feet below chart datum (Le. deeper than 10.0 feet at the lowest tides). 10.3.1 PERMANENT CLOSURES (horse clams and Seoducksl No person shall fish for, take, catch or have in possession Geoducks or Horse Clams in the following areas: 10.3.1.1. North Coast: Burnaby Narrows (Subareas 2-16 and 2-13) excluding Section Cove. Marine park closure. 10.3.1.2. Area 17 research areas: a. Hammond Bay: inside a line from Neck Point to Lagoon Head. b. A portion of Subarea 17-16, including Percy Anchorage and False Narrows: bounded inside a line from a marker near the entrance to Descanso Bay to Duke Point, thence to Purvis Point, along the northern shore of Mudge Island to the southeast point, thence northeasterly to a marker on Gabriola Island, thence in a westerly direction along the south shore of Gabriola Island to the point of commencement. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan Page 14 0/54 10.3.1.3. In Area 23: a. Pacific Rim National Park: The waters lying within 112 nautical mile of the Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound. b. Barnfield Study Area Closure: Those waters of Pacific fishery Management Area 23 bounded by a line commencing at the light at Whittlestone Point and running directly to the southern tip of Haines Island; from the northwestern tip of Haines Island to the southern tip of Seppings Island; from the northwestern tip of Seppings Island to Kirby Point on Diana Island; from Kirby Point directly to the northwest tip of Fry Island; from the northwestern tip of Fry Island to the nearest adjacent point on Tzartus Island; from Foucault Bluff on Tzartus Island to the northwest tip of Nanat Island; from the eastern tip of Nanat Island to the nearest adjacent point on Vancouver Island and thence along the coastline of Vancouver Island to the point of commencement. 10.3.1.4. Area 24 - Research area closures: a. The east coast of Dunlap Island, from the most northerly point of Dunlap Island to a straight line to Robert Point on Meares Island, then following the Meares Island shore southerly to a point true east of the most southerly point of Dunlap Island, then a straight line to the most southerly point of Dunlap Island. b. Ritchie Bay: from Robert Point on Meares Island, then following the shore easterly to the most easterly point of Ritchie Bay, then a straight line to Robert Point. c. Ahous Bay whale sanctuary: a portion of Subareas 24-6, inside of a straight line from Ahous Point on Vargas Island, thence northerly to a point 0.76 miles northeasterly of the eastern point of Blunden Island. 10.3.1.5 Area 26 ~ Checleset Bay Ecological Reserve: Those waters of Checleset Bay on northwestern Vancouver Island enclosed by the coordinates 49 degrees 59 minutes to 50 degrees 7 minutes north and 127 degrees 26 minutes to 127 degrees 39 minutes west. (Marine Reserve) 10.3.1.6. In Area 28: a. Porteau Cove: That portion of subarea 28-4, east of a line drawn from a white fishing 1994 (koduck MQIUlgemens Pkm PagelS 0/S4 , , "' j boundary sign located on the south shore of Porteau Cove to a white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove. (park Closure) b. Whytecliff Park: That portion of subarea 28-2 bounded by a line commencing from the most southerly point of Whytecliff Park; thence in a straight line to a point located 100 m east of the most southeasterly point of Whyte Is.; thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte Is. at a distance of 100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most southwesterly point of Whyte Is.; thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of Whytecliff Point; thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point 100 m north of Lookout Point; thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park; thence to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park on the mainland. 10.3.2. SEASONAL CLOSURES ( horse clams and geoducksl TO PROTECT HERRING SPAWN AND HERRING SPAWNING GROUNDS 10.3.2.1. West Coast of Vancouver Island: Area 24: Clayoquot Sound - contact Tofino office 725-3468 a. Subareas 24-7, 24-8, 24-9, and inside portion of 24-6, (easterly of a line of straight line from a prominent unnamed point on Vancouver Island (at 49°13'60" N, 125°58'10" W) approximately 112 mile northwesterly of the western most point of Morfee Island) true south to 49° 12'60" N, 125°58' 10" W on Vargas Is.) closed February 15 to April 15. b. The waters of Whitesand Cove a portion of Subarea 24-6 inside of a straight line from Kutcous Point, the southernmost point on Flores Island, then a straight line northeasterly to another point on Flores Island, thereby closing Whitesand Cove, closed February 15 to April 15. Area 25: Subareas 25-6,25-725-14, and 25-15 are closed March I to April 15 10.3.2.2. Inside Waters a. Possible herring closure in portions of Area 15 b. Area 17 closed March 1 to May 31, 1994. 1994 Geoduck Managemenl Plan Page16ofS4 10.4. LICENCING 10.4.1 LICENCE CATEGORY G A category G licence is required to harvest geoducks (and horse clams) sub tidally . 10.4.1.1. Prior to annual application for a G licence please ensure: i. all outstanding overages are satisfactorily resolved. ii. all management fees for the fishery are paid. iii. all fish slips and harvest logs for the current fishing year are submitted. iv. a declaration may be required that there will be no further landings if the total licence quota has not been landed. 10.4.1.2. The licence provides the operator of the 'G' licensed vessel the opportunity to fish for HORSE CLAMS and 90,000 lb. GEODUCK CLAMS (round, whole weight). 10.4.1.3. The owner of a G-licensed vessel may make application to replace his current vessel with one of greater overall length provided that the replacing vessel is eligible for a licence that entitles the vessel to fish for Schedule II species. 10.4.1.4. No portion of any assigned quota may be transferred to another licence. More than one G-licence, however, may be issued to a single vessel. 10.4.1.5. The licence conditions include the notification, validation and the catch reporting requirements specified under Section 2. 10.4.2 P LICENCES G licence holders (North coast and west coast Vancouver Island areas) may apply for a 'P' licence to process geoducks onboard the 'G' licensed vessel from fishing is carried out. A 'P' licence logbook must be completed and returned to the appropriate Management Biology Unit office. 10.4.3 SPECIES Geoduck clams Panopea abrupta may be caught. 1994 Ckoduck Managemenl Plan Page17ofS4 10.4.4 GEAR Geoduck clams must be commercially harvested by dive gear. By condition of licence, divers must work at least 10 feet below chart datum. 10.5 VALIDATION. NOTIFICATION AND CATCH REPORTING The Master of a G licensed vessel has several responsibilities for notification as detailed in the CONDmONS of licence. These are: 10.5.1. NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO FISHING GEODUCKS The master of the vessel must, at least 24 hours prior to fishing, notify the Designated Contractor (1-800-663-7152) of the fishery management area, subarea, Geoduck Quota Management Area, time of arrival and anticipated duration of fishing or of failure to arrive. 10.5.2. NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO DELIVERING GEODUCKS The master of the vessel must, at least 24 hours prior to delivery, advise a Geoduck Observer, by radio or phone, his intention to land product, indicate the location and time of landing and the processor to whom he is delivering. Designated telephone numbers are listed in section 2. 10.5.3. LANDINGS OF GEODUCKS At the point of off-loading the catch will be weighed with a government certified scale. or the average net weight of 60 IbJcage will be used and will be entered on the validation slip. The net weight will be entered with a maximum deduction of 5 lb. per cage for cage weight. The Validation logs will remain with the licensed vessel, with copies accompanying the product to its destination. If weather results in a delay in arrival time or an earlier arrival time, please advise the Geoduck Observer via telephone of these changes as soon as possible. 10.5.4. Standard geoduck or horse clam cages: All geoducks shall be packed in cages with a maximum weight (while empty) of 5 lb. per cage. The cages shall be clean and fabricated from approved material. Cage dividers must be clean and fabricated from approved material (consult with Fish Inspection). Weight of cage dividers will be deducted from the gross weight by Geoduck Observers. 10.5.5. Tagging of geoduck or horse clam cages All geoduck clams delivered to packers or to designated landing ports shall be in cages which are tagged. The tags must be waterproof and the information shall be written with water resistant ink. The tag shall contain the following 1994 Geoduck Managemenl Pkln Pagel8of54 information: i) the name of the vessel ii) the G-Tab number iii) the C.F. V. number iv) the harvest date v) the fishery management area, subarea and Geoduck Quota Management Area vi) the location of catch vii) the common name of the product; "geoduck" 10.5.6. OUOTA OVERAGE I UNDERAGE Validators may witness Relinquishment of Claim Forms at landing ports. Vessel owners are requested to contact Fisheries Manager Kip Slater at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 60 Front St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7 (754-0204) to arrange for submission of monies in payment for the overage. Other contacts for information are Greg Thomas, North Coast (624-0455) or Frances Dickson (666- 0519). CONDmONS AND PROCEDURES FOR GEODUCK QUOTA OVERAGE TRANSFER Small quantities of geoduck which exceed a geoduck licence's annual quota can be transferred to another geoduck licence provided certain conditions are fulfilled. If all of these conditions are not met, geoduck validators will not transfer the overage to another licence. In the following explanation, the geoduck licence which has exceeded its quota is called Licence A and the licence to which quota is transferred is called Licence B. 10.5.6.1 Transfer of quota to a second licence on the same vessel: If two or more licences are assigned to the same vessel then a quota overage from one licence may be transferred to the geoduck licence which has quota remaining. Overage of the last geoduck licence quota on the same vessel may be transferred to another vessel's geoduck licence in accordance with policy described below. 10.5.6.2 Maximum allowable transfer of quotas between licences on different vessels: In the event of a quota overage on Geoduck Licence A, a maximum of 149 lb. of geQduck may be transferred to another vessel's geoduck licence (Licence B). If the overage is 150 lb. or more, the option to transfer quota will be lost and the entire overage will be relinquished. Only one transfer of quota overage is allowed. The quota overage cannot be divided between a number of licences. 10.5.6.3 Remaining quota on second licence: The amount transferred cannot 1994 G 10.5.6.4 Geoduck quota area and port: Both vessels involved in the transfer must have been actively fishing on the same day and must be landing their product on the same day in the same port. 10.5.6.5 Documentation: The geoduck ValidaiiUll lug for each of the licences involved in the transfer must be present at the time of the validation. lkl!h vessel masters must make their intention to transfer or receive quota overage clear to the validator. In the event of a packer landing, a note signed by both vessel masters should accompany the product to advise the validator that there is a mutual agreement to transfer. 10.6. CATCH AND FISHING DATA The responsibility for catch reporting remains in place. Both harvest logs and fish slips must be submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 10.6.1. Harvest Log Data 10.6.1.1. The vessel master must provide and maintain an accurate and true log of daily harvest operations in the logbook authorized for 1994 by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. DFO authorized logbooks for 1994 are available from J. O. Thomas and Assoc., (604) 291-6340. This log must be accompanied by a chart record of locations fished. 10.6.1.2. The harvest log must be completed by midnight of the day fished and kept aboard the licensed vessel when Geoducks or Horse Clams are being harvested or when Geoducks or Horse Clams are on board. Logbooks must be produced for examination by a fishery officer or guardian. 10.6.1.3. The licence holder registered with the Commercial Licence Unit is responsible to ensure that the vessel master has completed and submitted a copy of the log data. DFO can only release log data to the registered licence holder, and only upon written request. One copy of the harvest log and chart record must be forwarded each month to: 1994 Gt!oduck Managemenl Plan Page 200/54 Department of Fisheries and Oceans South Coast Division 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3 Attention: Shellfish Management THE DEPARTMENT WISHES TO REMIND FISHERS THAT IT IS A CONDmON OF THEIR LICENCE THAT WGS MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE END OF EACH MONTH FISHED. TO DELAY SUBMISSION OF WGS BEYOND THAT PERIOD IS A VIOLATION OF A CONDmON OF LICENCE. 10.6.2. Fish Slip Reguirements It is a condition of this licence that an accurate written report shall be furnished on a fish slip of all fish caught under the authority of this licence. A report must be made even if the fish landed are used for bait, personal consumption, or otherwise disposed. The written report shall be posted not later than seven (7) days after the offloading and sent to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Biological Data and Analysis Division Catch and Effort Unit Stn. 416, 555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 503 Fish slip books are available on request at the above address. 10.7. EXPLANATORY NOTES: AREA BOUNDARIES A series of descriptions and charts are attached as Appendices to the management plan (for Inside, West Coast Vancouver Island and North Coast Quota Areas) and available at the local Fisheries Office. Refer to the Fisheries Public Notice for exact boundaries. 11. PSP SAMPLING 11.1. SOUTH COAST When requested by the Shellfish Inspection Specialist, the Fishery Manager (Marine Species - 754-0204) will issue a validation permit for collection of geoducks for PSP testing. Three geoducks shall be collected at each of four standard sites within an area. These geoducks shall be validated by a Geoduck 1994 Geoduck Management Plan Page 21 0/54 Observer, but shall not be applied against the vessel quota. 11.2. NORTH COAST Contact Shellfish Inspection Specialist (666-3150) 12. DUTIES OF GEODUCK OBSERVERS Geoduck licence holders have funded validation costs associated with the program of enterprise allocations in the geoduck fishery. Archipelago Marine Research has been contracted to provide these services and will have their employees based in all designated landing ports to validate vessel and! or packer loads of geoducks as they are being landed and weighed. In addition a patrol charter vessel will be performing these duties on the fishing grounds in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Geoduck and horse clam observers will have identification and will perform the following major duties: 1. Receive calls from fishermen prior to commencing fishing in a Geoduck Quota Management area. 2. Receive calls from fishermen prior to delivering product. 3. Validate actual geoduck landings for each vessel in the Geoduck Clam Validation Log. 4. Collect biological and fisheries data for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 5. Record and report data and other relevant information on the adherence of vessels and fishermen to Canadian law , particularly the Fisheries Act and Conditions of the Geoduck Licence with respect to season, catch restrictions, landing of prohibited species, dumping, logbook recordings and reporting requirements of catch and effort limitations. 6. Collect data on fishing patterns. 7. Monitor and report on dumping of fish and offal into the ocean. 8. Collect and preserve biological samples. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to properly managing and enforcing this management program. Archipelago Marine Research is experienced in performing the duties in this fishery. Your cooperation is sought in providing as much notice as possible to geoduck observers as to your anticipated delivery times for geoduck deliveries so that the most cost efficient use can be achieved in utilizing the funds you have provided for this program. 13. OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION 13.1 Diver Qualifications: All divers shall be in possession of a Workers' Compensation Board Seafood Harvesting Certificate. 1994 Geoduck Management Pkm Page 220/54 14. SANITARY SHELLFISH CLOSURES 14.1 SanitaIy Shellfish closures for Inside Waters areas Closure Area IS Number 15.1 The foreshore of Malaspina Strait lying between the southern headland of Scuttle Bay and Myrtle Point. 15.2 The foreshore at the head of Theodosia Inlet lying inside a line drawn from the Percy Logging Company dock on the south side of the inlet to the small peninsula directly across on the north. 15.3 The foreshore at the head of Thors Cove, Lancelot Inlet. 15.4 The waters and foreshore at the head of Freke Anchorage, Okeover Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the south end of the bluffs located on the north shore at 49" 58.18'N and 124° 40.64'W to the north end of the shoals on the south shore at 49" 58.03'N and 124° 41.OO'W. 15.5 The waters and foreshore of Lund Harbour lying inside a line drawn from the peninsula at the northern end of the harbour entrance to the point of land at the southern entrance to the government wharf. 15.6 The waters and foreshore of Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island lying inside a line drawn across the head of the cove, from a point on the north foreshore 400 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank situated near the head of the cove, to a point on the south foreshore 275 m from the centre of the bulk oil storage tank. 15.7 The waters and foreshore of Lang Bay lying within a 150 m radius of the mouth of Whittall Creek. 15.8 The waters and foreshore of the unnamed bay immediately north of Turner Bay, Malaspina Peninsula, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of the bay due north to the opposite shore. 15.9 The waters and foreshore of McRae Cove lying inside a line drawn due east from the western headland of the cove to the opposite shore. 15.10 The subtidal waters of Malaspina Strait from Willingdon Creek westward to 49°50.85'N and 124"32.29'W, thence southward to 49°48.24'N and 124"32.29'W, thence eastward to Grief Point. 1994 G 15.B The waters and foreshore of Tenedos Bay lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Bold Head northeast to the southern headland of the easternmost bay of Tenedos Bay, from May 31 to September 30. 15.C The waters and foreshore lying between Allies Island and West Redonda Island, from May 31 to September 30. 15.D The waters and foreshore of Roscoe Bay, West Redonda Island, from May 31 to September 30. 15.E The waters and foreshore of Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island, lying inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the western shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island and inside a line drawn along the shortest distance from the eastern shore of Protection Island to Cortes Island, during the period from May 31 to September 30. 15.F The waters and foreshore of Cortes Bay, lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the bay, during the period form May 31 to September 30. 15.G. The waters and foreshore of Grace Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Moss Point to Scott Point, during the period from May 31 to September 30. Area 17 17.1. The waters and foreshore of Ladysmith Harbour lying inside a line drawn from Sharpe Point at 48 0 58.90'N and 123 0 46.00'W, thence southeasterly to a point southeast of Boulder Point at the foot of Clifcoe Road at 48 0 57.25'N and 1230 44.90'W. 17.2. The waters and foreshore of Chemainus Bay lying inside a line drawn from Bare Point light at 48 0 55.80'N and 1230 42.30'W to the outcrop on the northwest side of the mouth of Askew Creek at 48 0 56.00'N and 123 0 43.45'W. 17.3. The waters and foreshore lying inside a line drawn from the old wharf located about 600 m west of Sherard Point to the North Reef light, thence to the northern tip of Willy Island, and thence through the northern tip of Mainguy Island to the eastern shore of Vancouver Island. 17.4. The waters and foreshore of Nanaimo Harbour, Newcastle Island Passage lying 1994 GeO 17.5. The waters and foreshore of Departure Bay from Pimbury Point to Horswell Bluff at 49°12.76'Nand 123"56.36'W. 17.6. The waters and foreshore of Degnen Bay, Gabriola Island, lying inside of a line drawn from the beach access at the foot of Gray Road on the west shore to the unnamed point immediately opposite on the east shore, northwest of Josef Point. 17.7. The waters and foreshore of Silva Bay, Gabriola Island lying within a line drawn from the southern tip of Law Point to the northwestern tip of Sear Island and thence southwesterly to the shoreline of Gabriola Island. 17.8. The waters and foreshore of Montague Harbour, Galiano Island, lying inside a line drawn from the eastern tip of Gray Peninsula to Winstanley Point. 17.9. The foreshore of Gabriola Island lying between the unnamed point 350 m southeast of the foot of Shaw Road, and a point on land 200 m northeast of the said unnamed point. 17.10. The foreshore of Walker Hook, Saltspring Island, lying south of a line drawn from a point at 48"53.37'N and 123"30.00'W to a point at 48°53.55'N and 123OZ9.65'W, within the hook formed by the spit and the shoreline of Saltspring Island. 17.11. The waters and foreshore on the northwest side of Nanoose Harbour, lying within a 30 m radius of the unnamed creek located at 49"16.41'N and 124°10.30'W. 17.12. The waters and foreshore of Clam Bay and Telegraph Harbour, including the boat passage between Thetis and Kuper Islands, lying between, that is west, of a line drawn near the foot of Clam Bay Wharf Road at 48°59.34'N and 123"39.08'W to the opposite shore at 48"58.95'N and 123"39.08'W, and a line drawn from Donckele Point on Kuper Island to Foster Point on Thetis Island. 17.13. The foreshore of Saltspring Island lying 1500 m northwest and 500 m southeast of the Malaview Estates sewage treatment plant outfall sign, southeast of Fernwood Point. 17.14. The waters and foreshore lying within a 480 m radius of the unnamed creek entering Houstoun Passage, near the northern terminus of North End Road, Saltspring Island, 2.4 km northwest of the Fernwood Point Dock. 1994 Geoduck Managemeru Plan Page 25 0/54 ·~ . J 17.15. The waters and foreshore of Hammond Bay, Nanaimo lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side at latitude 49014.03N and longitude 123057.65W thence southeasterly to Lagoon Head at latitude 49013.74N and longitude 123056.85W. 17.16. The waters and foreshore of Taylor Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 400 m radius of the most northeastern point of Taylor Bay. 17.17. UI" waters and foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island, lying within a 70 m radius of the culvert entering the southern end of the bay. 17.18. The foreshore of Lantzville, from Peterson Road eastward to a point 50 m east of the boat ramp at the Shoregrove Resort. 17.19. The waters and foreshore of Duck Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is eastward, of a line drawn due north from the first headland on the south side of Dock Point to the opposite shore. 17.20. The waters and foreshore of the northern shore of Vesuvius Bay, Saltspring Island, from a point on the shore 150 m north of the ferry slip to a point on the shore 500 m southeast of the ferry terminal. 17.21. The foreshore of Booth Bay, Saltspring Island, lying east of 123"33.57'W, and the waters and foreshore of Booth Inlet (also known as Booth Lagoon ). 17.22. The waters and foreshore lying within a 400 m radius of the mouth of Porter Creek, Stuart Channel. 17.23. The waters and foreshore of the small unnamed bay located at 48°56.00'N and 123"35.75'W, on the northwest side of Saltspring Island. 17.24. The waters and foreshore of Nanoose Harbour, located at a point at latitude 49015.21N and longitude l24008.69W to a point approximately 340 m east at latitude 49015.15N and longitude 124008.49W ,approximately 1 km west of Fleet Point. 17.25. The waters and foreshore of Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island from the point of land on the north side of the bay at latitude 49010. 78'N longitude 123051.61 'W thence west to a point on the opposite shore at latitude 4901O.80'N and 123051.67'W. 17.A. The waters and foreshore of the large bay on the west side of Tent Island, during the period from May 31 to September 30. 17.B. The waters and foreshore of Pirates Cove, De Courcy Island, during the period from May 31 to September 30. 1994 a.oduck MQ1/4gement Plan Page 260/54 Area 29 29.5. The waters and foreshore of Whaler Bay, Galiano Island, lying inside, that is southeast of a line drawn 265 ° True from Cain Point to the western shore of Galiano Island. Area 18 18.1. The waters and foreshore of Cowichan Bay, including Genoa Bay and Boatswain Bank, lying inside a line drawn from Separation Point to Hatch Point. 18.2. The waters and foreshore of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying within a 305 m radius of the ferry slip. 18.3. The waters and foreshore at the head of Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside, that is northward, of a straight line drawn from a point at 123 °27' 15"W; 48°45'55"N on the western shore, to a point at 123°26'32"W; 48°46'04"N on the eastern shore. 18.4. The waters and foreshore of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, including Walter Bay lying inside or northwest of a straight line drawn from the western tip of Walter Bay Spit to the west end of Goat Island and thence westerly to the shore of Saltspring Island. 18.5. The waters and foreshore at the head of Burgoyne Bay, Saltspring Island, lying inside of a line drawn from 48°47'22"N and 123"31'24"W to 48°47'43"N and 123"30'39"W. 18.6. The waters and foreshore of Thieves Bay, North Pender Island. 18.7. The waters and foreshore of Bedwell Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from the Skull Islet reef to Hay Point, South Pender Island. 18.8. The waters and foreshore of Hope Bay, North Pender Island, lying inside, that is south of, a line drawn from the land end of the government dock to Auchterlonie Point on the opposite side. 18.9. The waters and foreshore of Birds Eye Cove, Maple Bay, lying inside a line drawn from a point on the western shoreline located 125 m north of the Maple Bay Yacht Club wharf true east to the eastern shore. 18.10. The waters and foreshore of Horton Bay, Mayne Island, lying inside a line drawn from Aitken Point to the most westerly point of Curlew Island, thence southward to a point on Mayne Island 125 m east of the public wharf. 1994 a.odad Manag.",.", p/Qn Page 270/54 "', '.. ,) IS.I1. The foreshore of Village Bay, Mayne Island, lying inside a line drawn from a point on land 125 m north of the ferry dock to Crane Point. IS.12. The foreshore of North Pender Island, including Boat Nook, between Thieves Bay and Oaks Bluff. IS.13. The waters and foreshore of Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, lying inside a line drawn across the narrowest point of the inlet, approximately midpoint of the inlet. IS.14. The foreshore at the head of Boot Cove, Saturna Island, lying inside a line drawn northwest from the northern tip of the small hook of land on the eastern shore of the cove to the opposite shore. IS.15. The foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from the Saanich Peninsula-Piers Island cable marker to Curteis Point. IS.16. The waters and foreshore at the head of Long Harbour, Saltspring Island lying inside a line drawn from the north side at latitude 4So51.73N and longitude 1230 27.SSW to the opposite shore at latitude 4So51.77N and longitude 1230 2S.00W. IS.17. The waters and foreshore of the unnamed bay at the north side of Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island, lying inside a line drawn from the isthmus at 4SOS1.3S'N and 123"29.1O'W to the opposite shore at 4s051.50'N and 123"29 .1O'W. IS. IS. The waters and foreshore of the unnamed bay east of Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Island, from the western headland at 4So45.50'N and 123 0 24.55'W, thence easterly to a point on the opposite shore at 4So45.50'N and 1230 24.45'W. IS.19. The waters and foreshore of Satellite Channel on Saltspring Island from the DFO boundary marker at Cape Keppel at 4So43.00'N and 1230 30.00'W, thence northwesterly to the headland at Musgrave Point at 4So44.90'N and 1230 33.00'W. IS.A. The waters and foreshore of Selby Cove, Prevost Island, lying inside a line drawn across the entrance to the cove, during the period from May 31 to September 30. IS.B. The waters and foreshore of Reef Harbour, lying inside a line drawn from the northeastern tip of Turnbo Island at 4So 47.90'N and 123004.45'W to Cabbage Island thence along the northern shoreline of Cabbage Island to a point at 4s04S.00'N and 123° 05.25'W, and thence southward to a point on Turnbo Island at 4s047.75'N and 123"05.25'W. May 31 to September 30. Area 19 19.1. The waters and foreshore of Vancouver Island, lying inside a line drawn from the J994 Geoduck Management Plan PageUo/J4 southernmost end of Coburg Peninsula (Esquimalt Lagoon) at latitude 48025.1O'N and longitude 123028.29'W, thence southeasterly to Racon buoy at latitude 48022.53'N and longitude 123023.50'W, thence northeasterly to a point of land west of Gonzales Point at latitude 48024.58'N and longitude l230l8.14'W, thence the foreshore to a point on shore, at latitude 48032.20'N and longitude 123021.82 'W, parallel with the northern end of Parker Road, Cordova Bay. 19.2. The foreshore of Saanich Peninsula, from Curteis Point southward to a point 1000 m south of the boat launching ramp at Island View Beach. 19.3. The waters and foreshore of Saanich Inlet, including Mill Bay, extending from Hatch Point at 48041.65'N and 123032.00'W, thence southerly to the Bamberton Cement Company Dock at 48035.35'N and 123031.20'W. 19.4. The waters and foreshore of Thomson Cove, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the northern headland of Thomson Cove to Henderson Point. 19.5. The waters and foreshore of Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet lying inside a line drawn from Henderson Point at latitude 48035.89N and longitude 1230 28.79W south to Willis Point at latitude 48034.65N and longitude 123029.13W. 19.6. The waters and foreshore of Coles Bay, Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Yarrow Point to a point on the eastern shore of the bay 125 m south of the unnamed creek entering at 8600 Kleewyck Road. 19.7. The waters and foreshore of Finlayson Ann, Saanich Inlet, lying south of the power cables crossing the southern tip of Sawluctus Island. 19.8. The waters and foreshore of Quarantine Cove lying inside a line drawn from William Head to the southern end of Weir Beach. 19.9. The subtidal waters on the east side of Sannich Peninsula lying inside a line drawn from Cordova Spit southeast to the southernmost tip of James Island, thence southwest to the boat launching ramp at Island View Beach. 19.10. The waters and forshore of northeastern Saanich Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from Moses Point to Coal Point, thence southeasterly to the northern headland of Towner Bay, thence to Warrior Point, and thence to a point 125 meters south of the dock at the Institute of Ocean Sciences. 1994 Geoduck MtuUJg ....ru Pion Page 290/54 14.2 SanitaIy Shellfish closures for west coast of Vancouver Island areas. Area 24 24.1. The waters and foreshore of Van Nevel Channel and Duffin Passage bounded by a line from Grice Point to the western tip of Stockham Island, thence to the most southern tip of Stubbs Island, thence south to the green navigation buoy, and thence directly east to the shore of Esowista Peninsula. Area 2S 25.1. The waters and foreshore of Friendly Cove, lying inside a line drawn from Yuquot Point to the navigation light on San Rafael Island and thence due north to Nootka Island. 25.2. The waters and foreshore of Valdes Bay, Hisnit Inlet, Nootka Sound, lying inside a line drawn from the southern headland of Valdes Bay to the northwest tip of the unnamed island in the bay, thence due east to a point on shore of Valdes Bay. 25.3. The waters and foreshore of Kendrick Inlet, Nootka Island, within a 300 m radius of the Onion Lake Logging Company dock. 25.4. The waters and foreshore at the head of Tlupana Inlet, Nootka Sound, inside a line drawn from the unnamed point on the east side of the inlet immediately northwest of Perpendicular Bluff, due west to the opposite shore. 25.5. The waters and foreshore at the head of Inner Basin, Nootka Island lying inside a line drawn from the headland on the north side at a latitude of 490 48.10'N and a longitude of 1260 47.06'W thence south to a point on land at a latitude of 490 47.76'N and a longitude of 1260 47.06'W. 25.6. The waters and foreshore at the head of Port Eliza, Esperanza Inlet, lying inside a line drawn from the southern tip of the small unnamed peninsula on the western shore of Port Eliza due east to the opposite shore. 1994 Geoduck MQllQgemenl Pion PageJOojJ4 15. ADVISORY COMM1'I"I'EE CONTACTS CHAIRPERSON: Rick Harbo (756-7268) ALTERNATE CHAIRPERSON: Greg Thomas (624-0465) DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS: Regional Shellfish Coordinator - Frances Dickson (666-0519) South Coast - Management Biologist: Steve Heizer (756-7271) Fishery Manager: Kip Slater (754-0204) North Coast - Management Biologist: Greg Thomas (624-0465) Marine Species Manager: (624-0423) FISH INSPECTION: Rudy Chiang! Roger Loy (666-3150) UNDERWATER HARVESTERS ASSOCIATION North Coast Area Committee Chair: Frank Seabolt 988-8247 (FAX 922-0737) Alternates: Mike Dudek 248-2472 Mike Featherstone 932-4559 Inside Waters Area Committee Chair: Jamie Austin 752-6913 (FAX 752-6892) Alternates: Jim Rix 757-9646 Steve Renshaw 752-5162 W.C.V.I. Area Committee Chair: Les Tulloch 986-5170 Alternates: Dan Larsen 944-3229 Rob Plaxton 725-3763 ! 224-9307 PROCESSOR REPRESENTATIVE: Claude Tchao 273-3324 (Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd.) 1994 Geoduck Management Pion Page 31 0/54 16.1 APPENDIX 1. INSIDE WATERS AREA DESCRIPTIONS - 1994 AREA 15 Geoduck Management Area IS-A: Savary North - Portion of Subarea 15-2 described as: "Areas along the north shore of Savary isianri, from Indian Pt. to Mace Pt. inside the 50 meter depth contour". Geoduck Management Area 15-B: Savary South, Portion of Subarea 15-2 "Areas along the south shore of Savary Island, from the southwesternmost point (unnamed) to the southern edge (50 meter depth) of Stradiotti Reef thence to the southern edge (50 meter depth) of Mystery Reef, thence northerly (following the 50 meter depth contour) to Mace Pt." Geoduck Management Area 15-C: West Coast Hernando Island, Portions of 15-2 and 15-3 "That portion of 15-3 along the west shore of Hernando Island from Spillsbury Pt. light (north end of Hernando Island) bounded by a line to the southernmost point of Mittlenatch Island, and (portion of 15-2) thence to the west of a line drawn due south one nautical mile from Ashworth Pt. on Hernando Island. " Geoduck Management Area 15-E: Inlets, Subarea 15-4 Geoduck Management Area 15-F: Cortes - Redonda Islands, Subarea 15-5 Geoduck Management Area 15-G: Twin Islands, portion of Subarea 15-3 described as: " That portion of Subarea 15-5 inside or northerly of a line from Sutil Point on Quadra Island true east to the shore of Malaspina Peninsula, thence northerly along the shore to Sarah Point, thence westerly to Mary Point on Quadra Island, thence southerly along the shore of Quadra Island to the point of commencement. " Geoduck Management Area 15-D: Balance of Area 15 "Excluding areas described above in 15A, B, C, E, F, G, with the exception of contaminated areas and NOT including the east side of Harwood Island - a conservation closure described as the shore of the east side of Harwood Island from chart datum to .5 nautical mile from the most northerly unnamed point of Harwood Island,southerly along the eastern shore to the most southerly unnamed point of Harwood Island. " 1994 Geoduck MGlWgemenl Plan Page 32 of 54 AREA 17 Geoduck Management Area 17-A: Nanoose, subareas 17-19, 17-20 and a portion of 17-18 "A portion of Subarea 17-18 described as inside or southerly of a line from Dorcas Point southeasterly to the westernmost island of the Winchelsea Islands, thence due south to the light on Maude Island, thence westerly to Wallis Point, thence northwesterly along the Vancouver Island shore to the point of commencement at Dorcas Point. • Geoduck Management Area 17-B: Balance of Area 17 "Subareas 17-1 to 17-17 inclusive, with the exception of contaminated and permanent closures AND excluding a bed closure on the east side of Kuper Island, in portions of Subareas 17-8, 17-2 and 17-6, described as: inside a line 0.5 nautical mile from the east shore of Kuper Island, from Pennulakut Spit southerly to the Grappler Rock buoy (#285) off the southeastern shore of Tent Island, thence westerly to the most southerly point of Tent Island .• Subareas 29-4,29-5: Outside Valdes and Galiano Islands: Subareas 29-4 and 29-5 AREA 18 Geoduck Management Area 18-A: Boatswain Bank - a portion of Subarea 18-7 "That portion of the bank, to the east of the contaminated closure line from Separation Pt. to Hatch Point, bounded by a line from Cherry Pt. to Cape Keppel, then to Moses Pt., hence to Hatch Pt." Geoduck Management Area 18-B: Balance of Area 18. "Balance of Area 18, with exception of contaminated closures .• AREA 19 Geoduck Management Area 19-B: James Island, portion of Subarea 19-5 described as : "That portion of Subarea 19-5 inside a line from the James Island buoy (#227) in Cordova Channel, thence easterly to buoy (#228) in Sydney Channel, thence southerly to the D' Arcy Shoals buoy (#226.3), thence westerly to the buoy (#222.8) west of Little Zero Rk off Cordova Bay, thence northerly to the James Island buoy (#227) at the point of commencement. " Geoduck Management Area 19-C: the balance of Area 19, described as: "All Subareas excluding the portion of Subarea 19-5 described as Geoduck Management area '19-B'; excluding Saanich Inlet, Subareas 19-7 to 19-12 inclusive and excluding 1994 Geoduck Management PIDn Page JJ o/J4 contaminated closures." 16.2 APPENDIX 2. WEST COAST V ANCQlJVER ISLAND AREA DESCRIPTIONS -1994 AREA 24-INSIDE AREAS: For the 1994 fishery, Area 24-Al is no luiigCi used and has been further divided, into 24-A4 and 24-AS, with bed closures in heavily fished areas of Yellow Bank and Elbow Bank 24-A6. Geoduck Management Area 24-A2: A portion of Subarea 24-8 Northern portion of Subarea 24-8; includes Yarksis and the northerly end of Wickaninnish Island described as: "A portion of Subarea 24-8, bounded by a line on the north from Rassier to Schindler Point, thence to Grice Point. Bounded on the south by a line from Moser Point, Vargas Island to the most northwesterly point of Wickaninnish Island, then easterly along the shore to the beacon on the northeast shore of Wickaniruiish, thence to the mid-channel buoy, Y3, thence due east to Esowista Peninsula and thence north along the shore to Grice PQint" . Geoduck Management Area 24-A3: Tonquin-Ecbachis-Wickaninnisb "That portion of Subarea 24-8, Templar Channel south of a line from the beacon on the east shore of Wickaninnish Island. Thence northeast to a Midchannel Buoy, Y3, thence due east to Esowista Peninsula; bounded by a line on the west from the most westerly point of Wickaninnish Island thence due south to the southerly boundary of 24-8, a line from Cox Point to the most southwestern point of Lennard Island, thence to the most southwesterly point of Vargas Island, near Ahous Point". Geoduck Management Area 24-A4: Epper Pass - Dunlap Island "that portion of subarea 24-6, as described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, bounded on the west by a straight line from a prominent unnamed point on Vancouver Island (at 49 ° 13 '60" N, 125 °58' 10" W) approximately 112 mile northwesterly of the westernmost point of Morfee Island) true south to 49°12'60" N, 125°58'10" Won Vargas Is., thence following the shore of Vargas Island in an easterly direction to an unnamed point on Vargas Island (near Macintosh Rock -local name - at 49°12'60" N, 125°57'30" W) thence true north to the Eugvik Rk. bouy, thence easterly to the most southern tip of Dunlap Island, thence northerly along the shore of Dunlap Island to the most northern point, thence due north to Kraan Island. " "That portion of 24-7 excluding that portion southerly or inside of a line from Kraan Island, 1994 Geoduck Management P"'" PQge!J4 0/54 thence northeasterly to the northernmost point of Samac Island, southerly along the shore of Samac Island to the most southerly point, thence southeasterly to the unnamed point on Meares Island on the northern shore of Ritchie Bay, thence southwesterly along the shore of Ritchie Bay to Robert Point, thence back to the point of commencement at Kraan Island. " The intent is to move the fishery from the heavily fished beds at Yellow Bank and Elbow Bank to other beds in Epper Pass and the remainder of area 24-7. Geoduck Management Area 24oAS: Lemmens lnlet:"Subarea 24-9" Geoduck Management Area 24oA6: Elbow Bank-Yellow Bank "That portion of subarea 24-6 inside or easterly of a line from an unnamed point on Vargas Island (near Macintosh Rock -local name - at 49°12'60" N, 125°57'30" W) thence true north to the Eugvik Rk. bouy, thence easterly to the most southern tip of Dunlap Island, thence due east to the shore of Meares Is., thence southerly along the shore of Meares Is. to Schindler Pt., thence northwesterly to Rassier Pt., thence northerly along the shore of Vargas Is. to the point of commencement. " "That portion of 24-7 southerly or inside of a line from Kraan Island, thence northeasterly to the northernmost point of Samac Island, southerly along the shore of Samac Island to the most southerly point, thence southeasterly to the unnamed point on Meares Island on the northern shore of Ritchie Bay, thence southwesterly along the shore of Ritchie Bay to Robert Point, thence back to the point of commencement at Kraan Island. " General Description: Beds in the vicinity of Elbow Bank, Marus Channel, and Yellow Bank are closed. AREA 2400UTSIDE AREAS Geoduck Management Area 24oBl: A portion of Subarea 24-6 "A portion of 24-6, "outside" or west of a straight line from a point on Vancouver Island, (at 49°13'60" N, 125°58'10" W) approximately 112 mile northwesterly of the westernmost point of Morfee Island, then true south to an unnamed point on Vargas Island (at 49°12'60" N, 125°58'10" W); and south of line from the light at the southeast tip of Morfee Island to a floating buoy, Yll, in Calmus Pass, thence to the light at Monks Islet, then northwesterly to a line that runs due south from Kutcous Point for one half (0.5) nautical mile; bounded on the south by the subarea line from the most southwesterly point on Vargas Island, near Ahous Point, thence northwesterly along the surfline to Rafael Point on Flores Island". General description: A portion of a bed on the north shore of Vargas Island, beds in the vicinity of Hobbs It., Blunden Island, Bartlett-Shot-Shag-Leeke Islands. (Note permanent closure in 1994 Geoduck Managemenl Plan Page JS 0/54 Ahous Bay). Geoduck Management Area 24-B2: Calmus Pass/Coomes Bank "That portion of subarea 24-6, as described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, bounded on the east by a straight line from a prominent unnamed point on Vancouver Island (at 49°13.6' N, 125°58.1' W) (approximately 112 mile northwesterly of the westernmost point of Morfee Island) true south to 49°12.6' N, 125°58.1' Won Vargas Is.; thence westerly to the floating buoy Y11 in Calmus Passage ( at 49°13.3' N, 126°0.5' W); thence northwesterly to the light on Monk's Islet; thence northerly to a prominent unnamed point (at 49°14.5' N, 126°0.4' W) just south of the Chetarpe Indian Reserve; thence easterly along the shore of Vancouver Island to the point of commencement. " Geoduck Management Area 24-B3: Outside-Ahousat "That portion of Subarea 24-4, bounded on the north by a line from Clifford Point to the northernmost point of McNeill Peninsula, and bounded on the south by a line from Yates Point to Clifford Point; and that portion of Subarea 24-6, bounded by the subarea line at the north from Clifford Point to Yates Point, and bounded on the south by a straight line from Chetarpe Point bearing 302 degrees true in a northwest direction to a prominent point of land located .5 of a nautical mile southwest of Yates Point on Flores Island. " Geoduck Management Area 24-B4: Russell Channel "That portion of Subarea 24-6 south of a line from Yates Point on Flores Island to the unnamed point South of Chetarpe Indian Reserve on Vancouver Island, thence southerly to Monks Islet light, thence westerly to intersect a line one half nautical mile due south from Kutcous Point on Flores Island, thence westerly to the unnamed point south of Yates Point in Flores Island, thence following the shore to Yates Point. " AREA 25 Geoduck Management Area 2S-A: Esperanza Inlet - Port Eliza "Subareas 25-9; 25-11; 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 southwest tip of Centre Island, thence due south to Nootka Island". General description: This includes beds from Rolling Roadstead Cata1a Island into Esperanza Inlet. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan Page 36 of 54 Geoduck Management Area 25-B: Nuchatlitz Inlet - Port Langford "Subarea 25-14 and a portion of Subarea 25-13 to the east of a line from Ferrer Point to the southwest tip of Ensenada Islet then due north to the peninsula of Nootka Island" . General description: This includes beds from Ensenada Islet east into Nuchatlitz Inlet. Geoduck Management Area 25-C: Rosa Harbour and the entrance to Nuchatlitz Inlet. "That portion of Subarea 25-13 bounded on the north and west by a line from Ferrer Point to the light at Middle Reef thence to the north tip of Flower Islet thence to southwest tip of Centre Island thence due south to Nootka Island; and bounded on the south and east by a line from Ferrer Point to the southwest tip of Ensenada Islet then due north to the peninsula of Nootka Island. " This area is recommended to be closed in 1994. General description: beds from Flower Islet south to Nuchatlitz Island. Geoduck Management.Area 25-D: Nootka Sound - Cook Channel - Zuciarte Channel "Subareas 25-3 to 25-8 and 25-15". General description: this includes beds in Nootka Sound and islands in Cook Channel and Zuciarte Channel, the Villaverde Islands. No beds have been reported in the other subareas but they are open for exploratory fishing. 1994 Geoduck Managemenl Pion P.ge37ojS4 "- ) 16.3 APPENDIX 3. NORTH COAST AREA DESCRIPTIONS - 1994 1994 Geoduck Management Area Boundaries Geo. Location Description Mgmt. Area Al Skidegate Inlet All of Subarea 2-1. A2 Cumshewa Inlet Subarea 2-3 except for the Cumshewa Inlet shoreline from Girard Pt. to Skedans Pt.. A3 Skedans All of Subareas 2-6 and 2-7, and the portion of Subarea 2-3 SE of Girard Pt.. A4 Tanu All of Subareas- 2-8 and 2-9. Fl Upper Juan Subarea 2-11 except for the Moresby lsI. shoreline west of Perez Juan Perez Snd .. F2 Marco Is!. Portion of Subarea 2-11 west of Juan Perez Snd .. F3 Werner Bay Portion of Subarea 2-12 west of line from Werner Pt. to Newberry Pt.. F4 Lower Juan Subarea 2-12 except the portion west of a line from Werner Perez Snd. Pt. to NeWberry Pt., and the portion of Subarea 2-13 that is Section Cove east of a line through Koga It. and section lsI.. F5 Poole Inlet Portion of Subarea 2-14 north of a line true east from Poole Pt. to the surfline. F6 North Skincuttle Portion of Subarea 2-14 south of a line true east from Poole Inlet Pt. to the surfline and north of a line from Deluge Pt. true east to the Surfline; and the portion of Subarea 2-15 north of a line from Huston Pt. to Deluge Pt .. F7 South Skincuttle Portion of Subarea 2-15 south of a line from Huston Pt. to Inlet Deluge Pt.. Bl Collison Bay Portion of Subarea 2-14 south of a line from Deluge Pt. true east to the surfline. B2 Carpenter Bay All of Subarea 2-17 and the portion of Subarea 2-18 north of a line from Garcin Rk. light true west to Moresby lsI.. 1994 Geoduck Managemm.: Plan Page 380/54 B3 East Houston - Portion of Subarea 2-18 north of a line running east/west Stewart Channel through the southern tip of Ross lsI .. (Upper) B4 East Houston- Portion of Subarea 2-18 south of a line running east/west Stewart Channel through the southern tip of Ross lsI. ,and north of a line from (Lower) Orion Pt. true east to the surfline. -- - -. B5 Heater Hbr. to Portion of Subarea 2-18 south of a line from Orion Pt. true Keeweenah Bay east to the surfline. B6 Luxana and All of Subarea 2-19. Howe Bays C1 West Houston - Portion of Subarea 2-31 that is in the vicinity of the Moresby Stewart Channel lsI. shore east of Cpo Fanny. (Moresby lsI. shore) C2 West Houston - Portion of Subarea 2-31 that is in the vicinity of the Kunghit Stewart Channel lsI. shoreline. (Kunghit lsI. shore) C3 Gordon lsI. Portion of Subarea 2-31 that is in the vicinity of Gordon lsI.. C4 Louscoone Inlet All of Subareas 2-32, 2-33, and 2-34, and the portion of 2-31 west of Cpo Fanny. C5 Flamingo Inlet All of Subareas 2-35, 2-36, and 2-37. C6 Gowgaia Bay All of Subareas 2-39, 2-40, and 2-41. D1 Englefield Bay All of Subareas 2-49 to 2-60. D2 West Skidegate All of Subareas 2-63, 2-64, 2-66, and 2-68. Channel D3 Kano Inlet All of Subareas 2-69, 2-70, and 2-71. D4 Rennel Snd. All of Subareas 2-73 to 2-84. D5 Hippa lsI. All of Subareas 2-85, 2-86, and 2-87. D6 Port Chanal All of Subareas 2-89, 2-90, 2-91. D7 Port Louis All of Subareas 2-92 to 2-100. E1 Parry Pass All of Subareas 1-2 and 1-7. E2 Virago Snd. All of Subarea 1-3. 1994 GeodJu:k Managemnll Plan PQge390j54 17. FIGURES AND MAPS OF FISHING AREAS 1994 G VESSEL NAME CFY # 24680 G-Tab: ____ Harvest Date: ______ Area-Subarea-Quota Area: ______ Location of Catch: ::--_=--:--:-:-_.,....,...----,,---__ (eg. Point, Cove, Bank, Inlet, Island) Product Type: 0 Geoduck 0 Horseclam Example of shellfish cage tag for a specific vessel INFINITY SEAFOODS INC. 460 Distant Pi., Vancouver, BC VIP·2L4, 284-6632 Vessel: ______CFV: ____ G-Tab: _____ Date: ______ Area-Subarea-Quota Area: ______ Location: ______(eg. Point, Cove, Bank, Inlet, Island) Product Type: 0 Geoduck 0 Horseelam 0 Sea Urchin o Sea Cucumber 0 Other ______ Example of generic shellfish cage tag supplied by processor Required cage tag info: 1 vessel name 2 G-Tab number 3 CFV number 4 harvest date . 5 Area, Subarea, and Quota Area 6 location of catch 7 common name of product, ego GEODUCK or HORSECLAM, etc. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 41 of 54 VANCOUVER ISLAND Flores Island Russell Ch,mner-, CLAYOQUOT SOUN Brabant Channel Research closure - R~chie Bay II• 1994 Horse Clam Area Dunlap/Morfee Is. 24-6 Figure 1. 1994 horse clam management area: Morfee - Dunlap Islands 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page42 0'54 "':.mpbell \M:r"O River 13-14 \ \ \ , 13-1 13-1 ...... '.' _----!!!I• Lund ------..... Savary Is.· h VANCOUVER , , , ·""'''ddddl.t.J· , 15-2 ISLAND 14-3 , , , , , -HaJWOod() Powell River 15A - Savary Island North B...... / D , / / 158 - Savary Island South , / • Westview IiIiIill '( I 57£1 15C - West Coast Hernando Is. I 15-1 • East Coast Harwood Island - Closure I Figure 2. 1994 geoduck management areas 15-A, 15-8, 15-C and bed closure at Harwood Island. • 15E - Inlets 15F - Cortes - Redonda Islands Ramsay 15G - Twin Islands Arm 8ute Inlet Sonora Is. River .Mallas~)ina Inlet his.Hemando VANCOUVER 13-1 i ~__ ---- ISLAND I -- - SavaryI\. --A ------It:. , Is. ~ 15-2 Figure 3. 1994 geoduck management areas 15-E, 15-F, 15-G . 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 43of54 VANCOUVER 14-3 Powell River ISLAND 11m 150 - Balance of Area 15 G'Ie" Lazo Figure 4. 1994 geoduck management area 15-0, balance of Area 15. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 44 of 54 , ,, ,: ,, 29-2 ,! ,, : : ,: ,:' 29-3 ,, d !~ : J,.. : ,, ~ + "o <:- J,.. ~ ~ ; ~ < r------~i~ Boundary II 17-A, Nanoose Bay + Bay ¢ 17-B, Balance of 17 II 29-4,29-5 • bed closure in 17-8 ~ Research Closures in pIns of 17-16 and 17-21 Figure S. Geoduck management areas 1994: 17-A (subareas 17-19, 17-20, ptn. 17-18), 17-8 (remaining subareas in Area 17, excluding the east shore of Kuper Island closure) , Areas 29-4, 29-S. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 45 of 54 o • \ \ _ 18A Boatswain Bank \ \ \ II:WI 18B Balance of Area 18 VANCOUVER ISLAND o \ 19-5 \ \ ----.\ ,\ \ 19-4 \ , \ \ , 19-3 \ 20-5 \ 0 1 , Rae. ~ ~ Rocks 1 1 1 ..". Figure 6. 1994 geoduck management areas 18A and 188. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 460(54 \ \ l1li 19A Saanich Inlet (Closed) \ 17-7 \ \ _ 19B James Island \ \ ItJiQill 19C Balance of Area 19 \\L-, __~ __~~ ______, -" Chemainus , , 18-1 , , VANCOUVER ISLAND 20-5 Figure 7_ 1994 geoduck management areas 19A, 198 and 19C 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 47of54 VANCOUVER ISLAND Flores Island Sydney Inlet Russell Chi.nn,er- CLAYOQUOT SO UN Brabant Chi.nnel • Research closure - R~chie Bay c::o 24-A2 Yarksis - N. ptn of 24-8 24-A3 Tonquin - Wickaninish S. ptn of 24-8 24-A4 EpperlDunlap ptns 24-6, -7 24-A5 Lemmens Inlet - 24-9 Figure 8. 1994 geoduck management areas: Area 24 Inside: 24-A2, 24-A3, 24-A4 and 24-A5. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 480(54 VANCOUVER ISLAND Flores Island Sydney Inlet Russell Ch,.nnel CLAYOQUOT Brabant Ch,.nnel Father Ch,,,les··. r.=~------, It(}! 24-B Outer portion of 24-6 f{]]]j 24-B2 Calmus Pass - Coomes Bank IIIiIIIIII 24-B3 Outside - Ahousat • 24-B4 Russell Channel - Kutcous Island Figure 9. 1994 geoduck management areas: Area 24 Outside; 24-81, 24-82, 24-83 and 24-84. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 49 0'54 W@M 25A - Esperanza Inlel - Port Eliza, subareas 25-9,25-11,25-12 and a portion of 25-13 _ 258 - Nuchallitz Inlel - Port Langford, subarea 25-14 and a portion of 25-13 II1II 25C - Rosa Harbour - Enlrance 10 NuchallilZ Inlel, portion of 25-13 (CLOSED) [[ll] 25D - Noolka Sound - Cook and Zuciarte Channels, subareas 25-3 10 25-8,25-15 25-16 Tahsls Inlet VANCOUVER Ferrer Pt.. ISLAND NOOTKA Gold River ISLAND PACIFIC 25-3 OCEAN Figure 10. 1994 geoduck management areas: Areas 25-A, 25-8, 25-C, and 25-D. "--' , 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 50 of 54 Graham Island , \ , Skidagala Inial ,, HECATE STRAIT ,, Moresby Island Cumshawa Inial Skadans 2E 2W , 2-d, Tanu Tasu Sound' ... ,_, PACIFIC , , OCEAN , , , , , , Perez Sound , , , , , , , , Lower , Juan Perez Sound , , , , \@]l~l1~ " , 2-38 , Skincuttla Inial • Cumshewa Inlel Gowg~,BaY ~ Skedans III Tanu t;;;,;9 Upper Juan Perez • Marco Island , , <> ~ Werner Bay "'... , ,2-31 , , ~ Lower Juan Perez , , , , § Englefield Bay Cape Sl James Figure 11_ 1994 geoduck management areas: south central Queen Charlotte Isiands_ 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 51 of 54 \ .! '-.--" Langara Island Skidegate Inlet DIXON ENTRANCE • Parry Pass , II ,, Virago Snd. ,, - -- Virago Sound , iImloIi&-<::. ------,, 1-5 • Port Louis , ,, ,I 1-1 Port Chanal ,, , Hippa Island ,, RennelSound tJ, ,, Graham Kano Inlet ,, ,, West Skidegate , Inlet Port Louis HECATE Port STRAIT Chana! 102-1 2-81 2E 2-80 Island 2W 2-75 Sound PACIFIC OCEAN West Skidegate Inlet Mo Island Figure 12. 1994 geoduck management areas: northern Queen Charlotte Islands 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 52 of 54 Juan Perez Sound 2-12 2E HECATE STRAIT PACIFIC OCEAN Collison Bay ~arpenter Bay 2W ~y'2-17 Poole Inlet • North Skincuttle Inlet East Houston-Stewart ~ (Upper) South Skincuttle Inlet ~ East Houston-Stewart (Lower) Collison Bay II Heater Harbour to ~ Carpenter Bay G Keeweenah Bay 2-31 t~?~~ Houston-Stewart Upper Houston-Stewart Lower 2-19 Heater Harbour to U~ Luxana and Howe Bays •[[I Keeweenah Bay ~ Luxana and Howe Bays Cape SI. .I::'ImA!::.~' Figure 13. 1994 geoduck management areas: southeastern Queen Charlotte Islands. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 530'54 Juan Perez Sound 2E HECATE , . " .-.. ' .• ~ .. 1<~ Gowgaia R:J:~ .,',: :,'; '.X STRAIT ~., PACIFIC (\1\1'6 "3- ~L, OCEAN <$>..,. Q'" 2W Hou.ton~tawart Channel West Houston-Stewart (Moresby Is. shore) • West Houston-Stewart ~ (Kungh~ Is. shore) f:i:mjm Gordon Islands w:y~ Louscoone Inlet ~ Flamingo Inlet ~ Gowgaia8ay ' ...... -' Figure 14. 1994 geoduck management areas: southwestern Queen Charlotte Islands. 1994 Geoduck Management Plan page 54 of 54 • CONDITIONS OF 1994 GEODUCK AND HORSE CLAM LICENCE Pursuant to sUbsection 22(1) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, and for the proper management and control of the geoduck and horse clam fishery, the following conditions are specified for this 1994 commercial fishing licence: 1. species of fish permitted to be taken: Geoduck and Horse Clams 2. Quantities permitted to be taken: (1) The licensed vessel is provided the opportunity to harvest up to a maximum of 90,000 pounds of geoducks within the area set out in this licence subject to all applicable regulations, provided always that where the total. poundage is exceeded, such overage shall not vest in the vessel owner or any person but shall be forfeited to her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. All geoducks or portions of geoducks harvested under the authority of this licence must be landed and validated. (See section 7.) (2) Quota Overages: Relinquishment of Claim " A vessel owner must forward the proceeds from the sale of any geoduck landed in excess of the vessel's quota, together with a fully completed RELINQUISHMENT OF CLAIM form, to the following address: Department of Fisheries and Oceans 60 Front Street Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7 Attention: Fishery Manager (Marine Species) (Telephone No. 754-0204) A copy of the RELINQUISHMENT OF CLAIM form is attached to these licence conditions. 3. waters in which fishing is permitted: (1) Area of fishing is as set out in this licence. (2) All harvesting of geoducks and horse clams shall be conducted from seabed deeper than 10 feet below chart datum (i. e. deeper than 10.0 feet at the lowest low tide) . 1994 Geoduck and Horse Clam Licence Conditions Page 1 of 6 Pllches •"*"....,... andFisheries Oceans et Ocllans Canada \ ) the time and date of landing and the days ':J fished; the specific location of catch: Area, Subarea and geoduck management quota area; the total number of cages landed at the point of offloading; the landed weight of the geoduck clams; and the cumulative weight of the vessel's quota. (c) The Validation Log must be produced by the vessel master on request of a fishery officer, fishery guardian or geoduck observer. (d) Prior to fishing, the vessel master must confirm the remaining vessel quota from the Validation Log. (2) Harvest Logs: (a) The vessel master is responsible for the provision and maintenance of an accurate record, a "log", of daily harvest operations. This log must be completed and submitted in both hard copy and electronic copy. Logbooks, meeting DFO requirements, are available from outside suppliers who, for a small fee, will provide both the logbook and the keypunch service, thus complying with the .,'."') requirements for a hard and an electronic copy. The hard copy of the log must be forwarded each month to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans South Coast Division 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3 Attention: Shellfish Management As an alternative to the above, you may provide a log in the same form and providing the same particulars as shown in the fishing log sample attached hereto (see Appendix I). You must also provide an electronic copy, which must be an ASCII file and DOS compatible on a 3 1/2 " or 5" disk. Disks will remain the property of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Both the hard copy and the electronic copy of the harvest log must be forwarded each month to the above address. (b) The information shall be recorded in the harvest log no later than midnight for each day fished and the logbook kept aboard the licensed vessel when 1994 Geoduck and Horse Clam Licence Conditions Page 4 of 6 geoducks are being harvested or when geoducks are on board. Logbooks must be produced for examination on demand of a fishery officer or fishery guardian. (3) Fish Slips: It is a condition of this licence that an accurate written report shall be furnished on a fish slip o·f all fish caught under the authority of this licence. A report must be made even if the fish landed are used for bait, personal consumption or otherwise disposed. The report shall be mailed not later than seven days after the off loading and sent to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Biological Data and Analysis Division catch and Effort unit 416-555 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3 9. The type and size of containers to hold or transport geoduck and the marking of such containers: (1) All geoducks shall be packed in cages with a maximum weight (while empty) of 5 pounds per cage. The cages . . shall be clean and fabricated from approved material . ) (2 ) All geoduck clams delivered to packers or to designated landing ports shall be in cages which are tagged. The tags must be waterproof and the information shall be written with water resistant ink. The tag shall contain the following information: (a) the name of the vessel (b) the geoduck licence number (c) the CFV number (d) the harvest date (e) the harvest Area and Subarea (f) the location of catch (g) the common name of the product: "geoduck" An example is illustrated in the fishing plan. 10. All geoduck divers shall be in possession of a Workers' Compensation Board Seafood Harvesting Diving Certificate. 1994 Geoduck and Horse Clam Licence Conditions Page 5 of 6 .... '"... 11> "o . Sklpper'l.. IiIfljI~ DIVING FISHERY ~.l RlAOFFICE USE ONly a. v.... ~~ let :II: c v_ Check specieS ftsh8CI: only QM~SPECIE~ n CFV 9 HARVEST LOG ,.. 1~l1r3l1h I 1'1 111rl AbIIonoO ~ Sea Un:I1kI 0 \s; (sit "I Ate weights In kilograms Q Rod Sea Un:I1kI ..:J orpounds~ UcenceTab. l@;tlal@ 0 SeaCucumborO a. -~ _ClarnO ""* and SpkI)' ScoIop 0 OcIQIlUO 0 g: Ate you using cages ~ pallSQ IOI.'Q othe'Q ., ~~.~£:.-::~··I~I~li~1 011,,'(_1 D. Local... SlatisllCll SuI> 1Iod~ DopIn (ft) Olver Total NwnJer Total L.ancI;ngs ",,,..1 0 .. I (anllCh maDI .e. 10000Na ... Dtvo,Codo M. Min Pait. TOle! !aO[U at :;;:;: ~ (") ~ --. • ~ e .... 17~ .. S lo~ 0'2. I {""",,!I... loll ~ fg.rt.IiM" /) f!I. b DI?' ~O 2. ,,1-; '1'111 It! 101210 '3 10 '01" 10 14- '~.. ... In .3 012. 10 \ q 1 1 IR. 10 1<1- 0 2- 5 I 15 In In 11'1 IG\ 10 I \ IS 12 0 0 ..3 L& 2 :?olo ?> 10 II~ 1 1 .jiM ~ ~ 2. '2. 't 10 10 I~ ...n I" 10 10° 15 12 sb In I \ Colo i-JI or ki1oar_l' I-l- H • f- Fllherift !bti~ical Ioru ICIDIItainen (i lied. ,f-t- .-ad ~""" pl'on...... , s-il •• SS -ytN f- e..,. AnI Idi.. c..-.. of....,fi..... on .. total n.ber of ~ --11- 'l-t- nr tot.. pai.11 01' lot.. , a-:It ..... 0' .. c- .,...... pi... fith he. 11M 0.:- r-- I- ...... ) ... Ted diw... '.~ No top or col .. ncord per ttL"" pel' ay. - - I- li.ctnCI t •• ~) Ieca'd I.e. or Z 1iClftCe IMCft dlwr'. M 1 na.. - ;- roUod.rc ..cd.. _ tNt 1-. tlb '0 l ••' li",n... Uo47 IIOoI'd lClta' ..'-'l - I- PIP .., be (inl n.. or o( catct. I..,.. ~r - ...... c. • ( "'-' .~j CillP " I \ CONDITIONS OF 1994 PROCESSING LICENCE FOR GEODUCKS (West Coast Vancouver Island) 1. Species of fish that may be processed: Geoduck Note: Only geoducks which have been harvested by the vessel named in the attached licence may be processed. 2. Type of processing permitted: Processing under this licence shall be confined to semi processing, which is the removal of the shell and viscera of the geoduck, into either fresh or frozen product depending on the facilities on board the vessel that have been inspected and approved. 3. Location where processing is permitted: (1) Processing shall be conducted at sea and only on board the vessel named in this licence. (2) Processing at sea is permitted only in Areas 24, 26 and 27 as described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations. 4. Facilities permitted to be used: The construction and operation of the processing facilities shall comply with the Fish Inspection Act, and the Fish Inspection Regulations, and all containers shall be labelled in accordance with these Regulations. 5. Operational procedures to be followed: Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the following operational procedures shall be complied with: (1) An accurate inventory system approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans shall be established and maintained and all lots shall be legibly marked to identify the date of processing, in clear or code, while on board the vessel. In addition, the catch location shall be clearly marked on all containers of bivalve shellfish. (2) The common name of the fish, the net weight and the name of the establishment shall be clearly printed on the label of each container. 1994 Processing Licence for Geoduck (WCVI) Conditions Page 1 of 2 .... Fisheries Pilchas • ".. and Oceans at Oc6ans Canada -) (3) All of the processed products, excepting waste, shall b-e delivered to and stored at a federally registered fish processing plant subject to final inspection by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. (4) Offal and waste shall be deposited only in a manner approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Such manner includes away from harbour areas and in waters with good tidal action over twenty metres deep. 6. Weekly notification of production: The vessel master must give an oral report of production under this licence for each geoduck licence fished, once a week to: Archipelago Marine Research, Victoria, B.C. 1-800-663-7152, (24 hour), or 1-383-4535 7. Production log data: Forms provided by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the purpose of a record of the production of the processing operation, Production Logs, are to be fully completed and returned forthwith at the end of each trip and as specified on the form to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans South Coast Division 3225 Stephenson Point Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3 Attention: Shellfish Management unit 1994 Processing Licence for Geoduck (WCVI) Conditions Page 2 of 2 , . " CONDITIONS OF 1994 PROCESSING LICENCE FOR GEODUCKS (North Coast) 1. species of fish that may be processed: Geoduck Note: Only geoducks which have been harvested by the vessel named in the attached licence may be processed. 2. Type of processing permitted: Processing of geoduck under this licence shall be into either fresh or frozen product depending on the facilities on board the vessel that have been inspected and approved. 3. Location where processing is permitted: (1) processing shall be conducted at sea and only on board the vessel named in this licence. (2) Processing at sea is permitted only in Canadian fisheries waters north of Cape caution. 4. Facilities permitted to be used: The construction and operation of the processing facilities shall comply with the Fish Inspection Act, and the Fish Inspection Regulations, and all containers shall be labelled in accordance with these Regulations. 5. Operational procedures to be followed: Notwithstanding the gerierality of the foregoing, the following operational procedures shall be complied with: (1) An accurate inventory system approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans shall be established and maintained and all lots shall be legibly marked to identify the date of processing, in clear or code, while on board the vessel. In addition, the catch location shall be clearly marked on all containers of bivalve shellfish. (2) The common name of the fish, the net weight and the name of the establishment shall be clearly printed on the label of each container. (3) All of the processed products, excepting waste, shall be delivered to and stored at a federally registered fish processing plant subject to final inspection by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 1994 Processing Licence for Geoduck (North Coast) Conditions Page 1 of 2 .&,1 Fisheries P~chas 1..,.. and Oceans at Oceans Canada '. (4) Offal and waste shall be deposited only in a manner approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Such manner includes away from harbour areas arid in waters with good tidal action over twenty metres deep. 6. Weekly notification of production: The vessel master must give an oral report of production under this licence for each geoduck licence fished, once a week to: Archipelago Marine Research, victoria, B.C. 1-800-663-7152, (24 hour), or 1-383-4535 7. Production log data: Forms provided by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the purpose of a record of the production of the processing operation, Production Logs, are to be fully completed and returned forthwith at the end of each trip and as specified on "the form to: Department of Fisheries and Oceans North Coast Division 417 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8 Attention: Management Biology unit 1994 Processing Licence for Geoduck (North Coast) Conditions Page 2 of 2