I enjoy Opening Day - I think it depends on where you go and what your attitude is. I know what I'm going to face. I enjoy Pine lake because the crowds there have always been friendly and it is a real family event. I accept it for what it is and enjoy it for that reason. The rest of the year I'm fishing in solitude or along with anglers that know what they're doing. But one day I fish with the amatuers. It's a blast to see all the kids out catching their first fish and having a good time. Plenty of time later for them to learn that there is so much more to fishing than just catching these planted trout.
BTW, I caught a bit of the Dori Monson radio show today. He was talking about the diminishing numbers of young people that go out and fish/hunt/outdoor recreate. Kind of sad to think that people are losing their connection with the outdoors.