SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Just a reminder the department is again closing areas like 17-9 that were always open historically open to pulse fishing during winter months. Get out tomorrow if you can.
Notice below....
FN1296-RECREATIONAL - Shellfish - Prawn and Shrimp - Areas 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 28 closures
Recreational prawn and shrimp harvesters are advised that the harvest of prawns and shrimp by trap, ring net, or spear while diving, will close from 00:01 January 1, 2025, to 23:59 March 31, 2025, in the following Subareas as described in the Pacific Fishery
Management Area Regulations:
Subareas 13-1, 13-12 to 13-17 (Quadra/Cortes Islands);
Subareas 15-1 to 15-3 (Powell River / Lund);
Subareas 16-1, 16-2, 16-5 to 16-11, 16-16 to 16-18 (Malaspina Strait / lower Jervis Inlet and Sechelt / Salmon Inlets);
Subareas 17-5, 17-6, 17-9 to 17-13, 17-15, 17-16, 17-18 (Nanaimo and portion of Stuart Channel);
Subareas 19-7 to 19-12 (Saanich Inlet);
Subareas 23-1, 23-2, 23-3 and 23-4 (Alberni Inlet / Barkley Sound);
Subareas 25-1 to 25-5, 25-8, 25-16 (Tahsis/Muchalat Inlets); and
Subarea 28-3 (portion Howe Sound).
These 3-month winter closures are in place to allow the prawn spawning period to complete. These areas re-open 00:01 hours April 1, 2025.
All prawns carrying eggs externally on the underside of the tail must be returned to the water immediately and in the manner that causes the least harm.
All other coastal areas remain open to the harvest of prawns and shrimp by trap, ring net, or spear while diving until further notice, except the following protected areas which are closed year round:
Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound Glass sponge Reef Marine Refuges;
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site Strict Protection Zones;
Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area;
Lophelia Reef;
Lull Bay and Hoeya Sill;
Offshore Seamounts and Vents;
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and Area of Interest;
Cadboro Point Navigation Light (10 Mile Point);
Whytecliffe Park;
Porteau Cove;
Point Atkinson; and
Vancouver Harbour between Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge (also known as Second Narrows Bridge).
Discovery Passage, southeastern shoreline of Hornby Island, Strait of Georgia Dive Closures (Area 15), Ogden Point, and Pacific Rim National Park are closed year round to spear while diving.
Variation Order Number 2024-RCT-477.
Refer to the BC Sport Fishing Guide for further information http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html
Refer to the following website to Plan Ahead: seasonal prawn closures http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/shellfish-coquillages-eng.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dillon Buerk 778-361-0119 dillon.buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Mike Kattilakoski 250-756-7315 mike.kattilakoski@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Rachel McGuinness 250-756-7277 rachel.mcguinness@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1296
Sent November 29, 2024 at 1424
Notice below....
FN1296-RECREATIONAL - Shellfish - Prawn and Shrimp - Areas 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, 28 closures
Recreational prawn and shrimp harvesters are advised that the harvest of prawns and shrimp by trap, ring net, or spear while diving, will close from 00:01 January 1, 2025, to 23:59 March 31, 2025, in the following Subareas as described in the Pacific Fishery
Management Area Regulations:
Subareas 13-1, 13-12 to 13-17 (Quadra/Cortes Islands);
Subareas 15-1 to 15-3 (Powell River / Lund);
Subareas 16-1, 16-2, 16-5 to 16-11, 16-16 to 16-18 (Malaspina Strait / lower Jervis Inlet and Sechelt / Salmon Inlets);
Subareas 17-5, 17-6, 17-9 to 17-13, 17-15, 17-16, 17-18 (Nanaimo and portion of Stuart Channel);
Subareas 19-7 to 19-12 (Saanich Inlet);
Subareas 23-1, 23-2, 23-3 and 23-4 (Alberni Inlet / Barkley Sound);
Subareas 25-1 to 25-5, 25-8, 25-16 (Tahsis/Muchalat Inlets); and
Subarea 28-3 (portion Howe Sound).
These 3-month winter closures are in place to allow the prawn spawning period to complete. These areas re-open 00:01 hours April 1, 2025.
All prawns carrying eggs externally on the underside of the tail must be returned to the water immediately and in the manner that causes the least harm.
All other coastal areas remain open to the harvest of prawns and shrimp by trap, ring net, or spear while diving until further notice, except the following protected areas which are closed year round:
Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound Glass sponge Reef Marine Refuges;
Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site Strict Protection Zones;
Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area;
Lophelia Reef;
Lull Bay and Hoeya Sill;
Offshore Seamounts and Vents;
Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and Area of Interest;
Cadboro Point Navigation Light (10 Mile Point);
Whytecliffe Park;
Porteau Cove;
Point Atkinson; and
Vancouver Harbour between Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge (also known as Second Narrows Bridge).
Discovery Passage, southeastern shoreline of Hornby Island, Strait of Georgia Dive Closures (Area 15), Ogden Point, and Pacific Rim National Park are closed year round to spear while diving.
Variation Order Number 2024-RCT-477.
Refer to the BC Sport Fishing Guide for further information http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html
Refer to the following website to Plan Ahead: seasonal prawn closures http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/shellfish-coquillages-eng.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dillon Buerk 778-361-0119 dillon.buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Mike Kattilakoski 250-756-7315 mike.kattilakoski@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Rachel McGuinness 250-756-7277 rachel.mcguinness@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1296
Sent November 29, 2024 at 1424
