Virginia Fishing Report

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