Virginia Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today
1 Lake Lee, VA 5
2 Hungry Mother Lake, VA 5
3 Burke Lake, VA 5
4 Lake Pelham, VA 5
5 Beaver Creek Reservoir, VA 5
6 Lake Robertson, VA 5
7 Lake Shenandoah, VA 5
8 Merrimac Lake, VA 5
9 Lake Orange, VA 5
10 Thrasher Lake, VA 5
11 Hicks Lake, VA 5
12 Lake Albemarle, VA 5
13 Burton Lake, VA 5
14 Rural Retreat Lake, VA 5
15 Laurel Bed Lake, VA 5
16 Bark Camp Lake, VA 5
17 Fluvanna Ruritan Lake, VA 5
18 Douthat Lake, VA 5
19 Amelia Lake, VA 5
20 Hidden Valley Lake, VA 5
21 Upper Powhatan Lake, VA 5
22 Powhatan Lakes, VA 5
23 Nelson Lake, VA 5
24 Lake Brittle, VA 5
25 Claytor Lake, VA 5
26 Lake Gordon, VA 5
27 Leesville Lake, VA 5
28 Lake Keokee, VA 5
29 Overstreet Creek, VA 5
30 Brunswick County Pond, VA 5
31 Roanoke River, VA 5
32 Banister Lake, VA 5
33 Smith Mountain Lake, VA 5
34 Rivanna River, VA 5
35 North Fork Moormans River, VA 5
36 Doyles River, VA 5
37 Jackson River, VA 5
38 North Fork Tye River, VA 5
39 Airfield Pond, VA 5
40 Western Branch Reservoir, VA 5
41 Conner Lake, VA 5
42 Diascund Reservoir, VA 5
43 South Fork Tye River, VA 5
44 North Fork Buffalo River, VA 5
45 Meherrin River Reservoir, VA 5
46 Chandlers Millpond, VA 5
47 Lake Chesdin, VA 5
48 Gardy Millpond, VA 5
49 Buffalo River, VA 5
50 South Fork Piney River, VA 5
51 Matts Creek, VA 5
52 Browns Creek, VA 5
53 Enchanted Creek, VA 5
54 Davis Mill Creek, VA 5
55 Benson Run, VA 5
56 Shawvers Run, VA 5
57 Clinch River, VA 4
58 John H. Kerr Reservoir, VA 4
59 Devils Ditch, VA 4
60 Laurel Creek, VA 4
61 Laurel Fork: Carroll County, VA 4
62 Straight Branch, VA 4
63 Smith Creek: Shenandoah, VA 4
64 Lick Creek, VA 4
65 Whitetop Laurel Creek, VA 4
66 Rush Creek, VA 4
67 Passage Creek, VA 4
68 North River, VA 4
69 Piney River: Amherst, VA 4
70 Moormans River, VA 4
71 Laurel Branch, VA 4
72 Cabin Creek, VA 4
73 Chestnut Creek, VA 4
74 Pedlar River, VA 4
75 Little Stony Creek: New River, VA 4
76 Nobusiness Creek, VA 4
77 Mill Creek, VA 4
78 Hazel River, VA 4
79 Robinson River, VA 4
80 Howell Creek, VA 4
81 Tumbling Creek, VA 4
82 Saint Marys River, VA 4
83 James River: Upper, VA 4
84 James River: Lower, VA 4
85 North Creek, VA 4
86 South Fork Holston River, VA 4
87 Snake Creek, VA 4
88 Bullpasture River, VA 4
89 Jordan Run, VA 4
90 Muddy Run, VA 4
91 Burks Fork, VA 4
92 Cressy Creek, VA 4
93 Left Prong Wilson Creek, VA 4
94 Cascades Creek, VA 4
95 Smith Creek: Alleghany County, VA 4
96 Sinking Creek, VA 4
97 Middle Creek, VA 4
98 Mare Run, VA 4
99 Jennings Creek, VA 4
100 Wilson Creek, VA 4
101 Dismal Creek, VA 4
102 Jerrys Run, VA 4
103 Potomac River, VA 4
104 North Fork Stony Creek, VA 4
105 Pounding Mill Creek, VA 4
106 Smith River, VA 4
107 Rennet Bag Creek, VA 3
108 Shooting Creek, VA 3
109 Rock Castle Creek, VA 3
110 Round Meadow Creek, VA 3
111 Dan River, VA 3
112 Rose River, VA 3
113 Conway River, VA 3
114 Whiteoak Run, VA 3
115 Staunton River, VA 3
116 Hughes River, VA 3
117 Brokenback Run, VA 3
118 Piney River: Rappahannock, VA 3
119 North Fork Thornton River, VA 3
120 Thornton River, VA 3
121 Crooked Creek, VA 3
122 Roaring Fork, VA 3
123 Little Stony Creek: Shenandoah, VA 3
124 Bournes Branch, VA 3
125 Buffalo Creek, VA 3
126 Rapidan River, VA 3
127 Craig Creek, VA 3
128 Cedar Run, VA 3
129 Shenandoah River, VA 3
130 Fox Creek, VA 3
131 Hurricane Creek, VA 3
132 Green Cove Creek, VA 3
133 Rowland Creek, VA 3
134 Pound River, VA 3
135 Back Creek, VA 3
136 Roaring Run, VA 3
137 Barbours Creek, VA 3
138 Laurel Fork: Highland County, VA 2
139 Big Wilson Creek, VA 2
140 Lewis Fork, VA 2
141 Helton Creek, VA 2
142 East Hawksbill Creek, VA 0
143 Beaver Creek, VA 0
144 Jeremys Run, VA 0
145 Big Run, VA 0
146 Black Run, VA 0
147 Meadow Run, VA 0
148 Dry River, VA 0
149 West Branch Naked Creek, VA 0
150 East Branch Naked Creek, VA 0
151 Mossy Creek, VA 0
152 Madison Run, VA 0
153 Maury River, VA 0
154 Spy Run, VA 0
155 Laurel Run, VA 0
156 Paine Run, VA 0
157 Big Marys Creek, VA 0
158 Irish Creek, VA 0
159 Guys Run, VA 0
160 South River, VA 0



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