IRON MOUNTAIN — Streams in the Menominee River Basin are running high and cold for Michigan’s trout opener today.

The weekend forecast calls for breezy, partly sunny weather, with highs in the upper 50s.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that trout streams are under increasing threat from harmful species that affect habitat and food sources for trout and other fish. Both didymo, or rock snot, and New Zealand mudsnail can be moved to new locations on waders, nets and gear.

“Be prepared and take the time to decontaminate before moving to a new river or stream,” the DNR advises.

Wisconsin’s general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3. The Wisconsin DNR now offers an online “fishing finder” with information on regulations, access, fish stocking and license agents. You can find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fishing/outreach/wifishingfinder.

The Michigan DNR offers a similar website at https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/where.

The walleye and northern pike possession seasons will open Thursday, May 15, in the Upper Peninsula.

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The Michigan DNR’s Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday at the Island Convention Center’s wolf conference room, W399 U.S. 2/41 in Harris.

Topics include a presentation on the DNR’s drone program, results of a recent Upper Peninsula deer camp survey and council wildlife and fishery recommendations.

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Spring snowmelt and flooding have forced the temporary emergency closure of the Arfelin Lake Boating Access Site in Marquette County until road repairs can be made.

Culverts and the dirt access road have failed, and water is moving swiftly, the Michigan DNR said Friday.