California Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today
1 Iron Gate Reservoir, CA 5
2 Whiskeytown Lake, CA 5
3 Big Reservoir, CA 5
4 Lewiston Lake, CA 5
5 Jenkinson Lake, CA 5
6 Eagle Lake, CA 5
7 Indian Valley Reservoir, CA 5
8 Indian Creek Reservoir, CA 5
9 Lake Pillsbury, CA 5
10 Beardsley Lake, CA 5
11 New Bullards Bar Reservoir, CA 5
12 Shasta Lake, CA 5
13 Kerckhoff Lake, CA 5
14 Pine Flat Lake, CA 5
15 Trinity River, CA 5
16 North Yuba River, CA 5
17 McCloud River, CA 5
18 Sacramento River: Lower, CA 5
19 Yuba River, CA 5
20 Mokelumne River, CA 5
21 Cosumnes River, CA 5
22 Tuolumne River, CA 5
23 Putah Creek, CA 5
24 Feather River, CA 5
25 Sly Creek Reservoir, CA 5
26 Scotts Flat Reservoir, CA 5
27 Ice House Reservoir, CA 5
28 Ruth Lake, CA 5
29 Reservoir C, CA 5
30 Lake Davis, CA 5
31 Lake Almanor, CA 5
32 Lower Bucks Lake, CA 5
33 Little Grass Valley Reservoir, CA 5
34 Trinity Lake, CA 5
35 Redinger Lake, CA 5
36 Lake Britton, CA 5
37 Paradise Lake, CA 5
38 Bass Lake, CA 5
39 Horr Pond, CA 5
40 Rollins Reservoir, CA 5
41 Hat Creek, CA 5
42 East Fork Carson River, CA 5
43 South Fork American River, CA 5
44 Fall River, CA 5
45 Merced River, CA 5
46 Mammoth Pool Reservoir, CA 5
47 Upper Letts Lake, CA 5
48 Philbrook Reservoir, CA 5
49 Rucker Lake, CA 5
50 Hume Lake, CA 5
51 Lake Spaulding, CA 5
52 Union Valley Reservoir, CA 5
53 Bucks Lake, CA 5
54 Isabella Lake, CA 5
55 Butt Valley Reservoir, CA 5
56 Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, CA 5
57 Middle Fork Feather River, CA 5
58 Diaz Lake, CA 5
59 Stanislaus River, CA 5
60 Sacramento River: Upper, CA 5
61 Santa Margarita Lake, CA 5
62 Fuller Lake, CA 5
63 Silverwood Lake, CA 5
64 Pyramid Lake, CA 5
65 Santiago Reservoir, CA 5
66 Little Rock Reservoir, CA 5
67 Elizabeth Lake, CA 5
68 West Walker River, CA 5
69 Middle Fork Stanislaus River, CA 5
70 Boca Reservoir, CA 4
71 Frenchman Lake, CA 4
72 Prosser Creek Reservoir, CA 4
73 Ashurst Lake, CA 4
74 Lindsey Lakes, CA 4
75 Pinecrest Lake, CA 4
76 Jackson Meadows Reservoir, CA 4
77 Goose Lake, CA 4
78 Silver Lake, CA 4
79 Lake Sterling, CA 4
80 French Meadows Reservoir, CA 4
81 Kelly Lake, CA 4
82 Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir, CA 4
83 Hell Hole Reservoir, CA 4
84 Bowman Lake, CA 4
85 Shaver Lake, CA 4
86 Lake Hemet, CA 4
87 Stampede Reservoir, CA 4
88 Medicine Lake, CA 4
89 Juniper Lake, CA 4
90 Loon Lake, CA 4
91 Truckee River, CA 4
92 Blue Lake, CA 4
93 Gold Lake, CA 4
94 Utica Reservoir, CA 4
95 Klamath River, CA 4
96 Kings River, CA 4
97 Rush Creek: Trinity River, CA 4
98 Lake Tahoe, CA 4
99 Kern River, CA 4
100 Yellow Creek, CA 4
101 Independence Lake, CA 4
102 Silver Lake: Amador, CA 4
103 Wrights Lake, CA 4
104 Huntington Lake, CA 4
105 Silver Lake: Mono, CA 4
106 Florence Lake, CA 4
107 Owens River, CA 4
108 Red Lake Creek, CA 4
109 Lake Thomas A Edison, CA 4
110 Spicer Meadow Reservoir, CA 4
111 Bishop Creek, CA 4
112 Desert Creek, CA 4
113 Russian River, CA 4
114 Faucherie Lake, CA 4
115 Lake Helen, CA 3
116 Lake Alpine, CA 3
117 West Fork Carson River, CA 3
118 Meadow Lake, CA 3
119 Little Truckee River, CA 3
120 Tioga Lake, CA 3
121 Big Valley Lake, CA 3
122 East Walker River, CA 3
123 Lower Blue Lake, CA 3
124 Lake George, CA 3
125 Hot Creek, CA 3
126 Lake Mary, CA 3
127 Courtright Reservoir, CA 2
128 Wishon Reservoir, CA 2
129 Pit River, CA 2
130 Coyote Lake, CA 2
131 Rock Creek Lake, CA 2
132 Rush Creek: Mono Lake, CA 2
133 South Fork Kings River, CA 2
134 McGee Creek, CA 2
135 South Fork San Joaquin River, CA 1



What is Whacking Fatties? Fly fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom.

What is the goal?

To better understand fly-fishing patterns, conditions to predict ferocity of fishable events and locations.

How do we do it?

Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts. Throughout every day, we create 7 day fishing forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes.

What is the Fatty Factor?

A 5 star rating calculated per hour over every day per stream. We create a detailed forecast for each stream whereby every hour gets a 5 star Fatty Factor rating.

How is the Fatty Factor calculated?

The Fatty Factor is calculated using a fly-fishing success estimation model containing proprietary big data analytics. We consume data from near and real-time sources, satellites, and sensors; compile/compare, against historic datasets, to create the Fatty Factor. Location, season, and analytics improve the rating over time.

How is the Fatty Factor rated?

5 starts is the best while 0 starts is “Not Fatty”.

How to use Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports and Forecasts?

Consult the detailed stream information section of the fly-fishing reports and forecasts for the latest weather temperatures, wind speeds, cloud cover, gauge flows, and insect hatch patterns.

What do trout eat?

Check out the hatch recommendations for each stream in the detailed stream area. Investigate the hatch recommendations if you are interested in what do trout eat.

What kind of fish can I catch?

You tell us? Rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, bass, carp, etc. Currently, fresh water species. Salt water fly fishing? Fly fishing for carp is awesome. Tell us what you are after? Steelhead, grayling, tarpon, bass, bonefish, taimen, permit, salmon fishing?

How do I use the fishing maps?

We have a vast amount of geographic data for each stream. Click on the points to get more information. Green points represent fishing access such as put-ins and take-outs. Purple points represent bridges or stream crossings whereby often Google StreetView is available. Red points represent USGS Stream Gauges. Where available, we have graphs for Predictive Hydrograph 7 days, Water Temperature, Observed Height (ft.) 7 days, Observed Discharge (cfs) 7 days, and Duration Hydrograph. The Duration Hydrograph is a graphical presentation of recent daily streamflow, plotted over the long-term statistics of streamflow for each day of the year.

Can I determine land ownership from the stream map?

Yes. Landownership data is included in the map. In the map legend, the type of ownership is shown while you hover or tap on the map. You will see public or private land. For public, it will tell you the agency such as Forest Service or State Park.

Does Whacking Fatties have private landowner information such as parcel boundaries?

Currently, we have landowner information for Montana only. If you drill down into the map, you will see parcel boundaries. Simply click on the parcel to see who owns the land and other related information.

How do I determine distance from one access to another?

In the map, the measure tool can be used to trace along a stream to measure between fishing access points.

Can I determine stream elevation?

In the fishing map, you can turn on the elevation profile for a stream. You are able to visually see how much elevation is dropped along a stream.

What other mapping data is available and useful to anglers?

We provide three different background maps: dark, light, and satellite. The light is useful for planning routes to fishing access points. The satellite is very useful for all sorts of detailed planning.

What gauges are included in the Stream Flow graph?

For each stream, we have included all gauges for the stream overlaid into one graph. This is great for analyzing flow data of the stream as a whole to help predict best fishing areas.

What is the Fatty Store?

Check out the Fatty Store for great deals on the best fly fishing gear available in the market. We make available only the highest quality fly fishing gear at deep discounted prices such as fly fishing rods, fly boxes, waders or wading boots, fly fishing reels, flies, and tackle. From time to time, we have promotions on fly fishing vacations, film tours, and fly fishing videos. Look for deals on fly fishing schools.

What about fly fishing forums?

We have a great fly fishing forum where anglers can post their own reports and pictures. At each detailed stream page, you can upload fish pictures and your own fishing reports. We encourage you to rate the stream. We are working on the capability to upload your own fishing videos.

Where do I find a professional recommended fishing guide, lodge, or fishing charter?

Whacking Fatties Pro Contributors are professionally vetted and approved. Pro Contributors provide the highest quality guided fishing experiences. Look for recommended fishing charters, lodges, fly fishing and tackle shops posted on detailed stream report pages. Fishing near me? Investigate Pro Contributors listed on specific detailed streams near you.

What is Fatty Information?

What is the best fly line? How to tie a fly? Fly lines explained? Fly fishing beginner? Fatty Information is a new section whereby we present practical fly fisherman knowledge such as fly fishing knots, fly patterns, tapered leader formulas, tippet rings, strike indicators, drift boats, nymph fishing, euro nymphing, knots for fly fishing, best fishing sunglasses, etc. Information on our favorite flies such as mop files, clouser, nymph fly, wet flies, muddler minnow, isonychia fly, mole fly, cdc and elk fly, trico fly, caddis fly, and flies for largemouth bass. As well as recommendations for best small stream fly rods. The tug is the drug!

What are Fatty Alerts?

Never miss a great day of fishing! Fatty Alerts are automated email notifications whereby you are sent an email ONLY when your favorite streams have a great forecast. First, you sign up for a Whacking Fatties account; then, choose your favorite streams to get alerts. Fatty Alerts include our long range forecast. Never miss great fishing weather or fishing forecast with Fatty Alerts. They are free!

What are we working on next?

We will be expanding to fresh water lakes for bass, carp, and other great fishing. We will be able to assist with planning the best dates and times for your next fly fishing for stripers adventure. Forecasting for salt-water locations are on the radar. Please contact us with your feedback. Tight lines!

With the goal of better understanding fly-fishing patterns and predicting location and ferocity of fishable events, Whacking Fatties presents the Fatty Factor: a fly-fishing success estimation model using proprietary big data analytics.

Whacking Fatties promotes responsible fishing via catch and release practice and water resources conservation.

Check out more:

The Fatty List: Top Daily Fly Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest fly fishing regions

The Fatty Map: Today's Top Fishing Streams on a Map

Top Professional Contributors

Fishing Report Feed - find current fishing reports and updates

Fatty Photo Feed