24 April, 2001 DFO update Fishery Notice Fishery Notice - Fisheries & Oceans Canada Category(s): Commercial - Prawn and Shrimp by Trap Subject: FN0224-Invertebrates: Prawn and Shrimp by Trap - South Coast and Offshore Open 12:00 May 1 until further notice for all species of shrimp, including prawns, by trap gear, in the following areas: Areas 11 to 17; Area 18, except for Satellite Channel Ecological Reserve; Area 19; Subareas 20-1 to 20-5; Areas 21 to 27; Subarea 29-5; Areas 111, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, and 127. Subareas are described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations. Note: - This notice applies to South Coast Areas 11 to 27 and Subarea 29-5 only and Offshore Areas 111, 121, and 123 to 127 inclusive. Please refer to other notices for: the North and Central Coast Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130, and 142; and the Fraser River Area notice for Areas 28 and 29 (remainder). - Following opening day May 1, setting and hauling of prawn and shrimp by trap gear, line and buoys, is permitted only once per day as a condition of licence in all areas of the coast. This is referred to as single hauling. - On the first day of the fishery, May 1, fishers will be permitted to set their gear and haul and reset it once only, provided they do so by 19:00. - In all areas, after opening day, setting and hauling of prawn and shrimp traps will be permitted only between 07:00 (7:00 a.m.) and 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) and hauling of traps will be permitted only once per day. - All in-season area closures will be implemented at 19:00 unless otherwise announced. - J.O.Thomas is the service company selected by industry to provide: trap tags, logbooks, hail in, and the in-season charter vessel monitoring program. The new hail in number is 1-866-930-4000. - New logbook reporting requirements will be in effect, fishers must record each string as it is hauled on a string by string basis. - The minimum size limit for prawns is 33 mm measured as carapace length. The minimum size for tailed prawns is 22 mm telson length. - Traps must be sorted and undersized prawns released as each trap comes on board. - All berried prawns must be released May 1 until June 30. - Sooke Harbour and Basin - Subareas 20-6 and 20-7 will open Nov 1. Fishers will be limited to 50 traps as a condition of licence. - Fishers are reminded that section 25(1) of the Fisheries Act prohibits all pre-fishery fishing efforts or the setting of any fishing gear or apparatus prior to the opening time at 12:00 May 1. - All frozen and fresh product on board must be in a condition that it can be readily measured and identified by species. This prohibits freezing of whole or tailed product in solid blocks or tubs of ice. Refer to 2001 Prawn and Shrimp by Trap Integrated Fishery Management Plan for the detailed fishing plan, closed area descriptions, Special Management Area (SMA) restrictions and contact numbers for further information or clarification. Variation Order No. 2001-160. For more information: Byron Koke (250) 339-2809. Fisheries & Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0224 April 24, 2001 1404 Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca Fishery Notice - Fisheries & Oceans Canada Category(s): Commercial - Prawn and Shrimp by Trap Subject: FN0225-Invertebrates: Prawn and Shrimp by Trap - North Coast Open 12:00 May 1, until further notice for all species of shrimp, including prawns, by trap gear in the following areas: Areas 2, 3, 5 to 10, 101 to 110, 130 and 142; Subareas 1-1 to 1-5, 1-7, 4-1 to 4-9, and 4-12 to 4-15. Variation Order No. 2000-161 in effect. Note: - This notice applies to Areas 1 to 10, 101 to 110, 130 and 142. Please refer to other notices for southern areas. - Following May 1, setting and hauling of prawn and shrimp by trap gear, line and buoys, is permitted only once per day as a condition of licence in all areas of the coast. This is referred to as single hauling. - On May 1, fishers may set their gear and haul and reset it once only between 12:00 (noon) and 1900 (7:00 p.m.). - After May 1, setting and hauling of prawn and shrimp traps will be permitted only between 07:00 (7:00 a.m.) and 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) in all areas. - J.O.Thomas is the service company selected by industry to provide trap tags, logbooks, hail in, and the in-season charter vessel monitoring program. The new hail in number is 1-866-930-4000. - New logbook reporting requirements will be in effect, fishers must record each string as it is hauled on a string by string basis. - The minimum size limit for prawns is 33 mm measured as carapace length. The minimum size for tailed prawns is 22 mm telson length. - Catch from traps must be sorted and undersized prawns released as each trap comes on board. - All berried prawns must be released between May 1 and June 30. - All pre-fishery fishing efforts including the setting of any fishing gear or apparatus prior to the opening time at 12:00 May 1, is prohibited. - All frozen and fresh product on board must be in a condition that it can be readily measured and identified by species. This prohibits freezing of whole or tailed product in solid blocks or tubs of ice. Open 12:00 May 1, until further notice for all species of shrimp, excluding prawns, by trap gear in the following areas: Subareas 1-6, 4-10 and 4-11. Variation Order No. 2000-162 in effect. Note: Subarea 1-6, Masset Inlet, and Subareas 4-10 and 4-11, Prince Rupert, will open 12:00 May 1, to a directed fishery for humpback shrimp. Prawns may not be retained or possessed in this fishery. Vessels must offload all prawns prior to fishing for humpback shrimp in these areas. Subareas are described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations. Refer to 2001 Prawn and Shrimp by Trap Integrated Fishery Management Plan for the detailed fishing plan, closed area descriptions, and contact numbers for further information or clarification. For more information: Ivan Winther (250) 627-3459. Fisheries & Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0225 April 24, 2001 1413 Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca