Trout are one of the most sought after angling species and will take a variety of natural and artificial baits. They favor cold, clear moving water—rivers and streams—but some species inhabit the depths of large lakes.

The start of winter marks the start of boat show season when thousands of boats will be bought and sold across the country. To get ready, Discover Boating took a look at how many boats are already on the water and released new data showing overall boat registrations increased increased 1 percent to 13 million in 2007.

Wondering where you can buy a new or used boat? Or, maybe you're interested in learning more about the best time of year or the best season to buy? From when, where and how, this guide can help you track down all the tools and information you need to make the boat buying process a breeze.