Don't forget about the boost the local economy gets from opening day trout fishing and the weeks following it. Some towns and businesses depend on the mad rush of 'fisherman' buying there goods and services this time of year.

I think they could do a better job of stretching out the fishing season and 1) introducing more selective lakes so the fisherman will be drawn to the larger fish that actually have a chance to grow, and 2) phasing out the stocking schedule on some waters better to extend the season.