connecticut is one of the few states in the area that still has an opening day...i think there is too much pressure on the fish and over 60% of what gets stocked is taken...if you look at mass (i fish big pond and my average trout is around 15" and they are still ery numerous)and ny by having no opening day you allow for bigger fish on the average by having no closed season or only like a month closed for stocking...i think opening day should be gotten rid of