Why not have an "Opening Day" of your own?? There is no reason the state needs to establish one. It would even be easier with out a set opening day because you could make it a date that works for everyone and not schedule your time around one Saturday in April. This is especially true of areas with trout parks. Trout parks fish well into late spring until the water warms up. I know as I took a chance opportunity and fished the Stratton Brook park with my wife and my 2 month old son as part of a walk we took in the park itself. Pick a date and have a blast. I find opening day much more fun for me at around 5pm or so after all the dopes throwing 20lb test on WalMart Surf Rods go home 'till next year.