I look at it like this, no matter who they are or what theyre using at least they are outside (hopfully) enjoying their self.
Last year opening day was normal for us, we usually just fish small water ways and lucky enough for us theres not many people who show up early.
I think this years fishing season as whole will be more "normal." Late April on until early autumn, it was hard to find a place to fish unless the parking area/lot was large. So many local places packed with people fishing and younger people hanging out.

Yes I was the teen that you remember from the bait shop picture gallary.
https://www.eregulations.com/connecticut
CT Fishing Info: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/CT-Fishing
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