Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports
Fly fishing report and map for Virginia.

What is Whacking Fatties? 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 fishing patterns, conditions to predict ferocity of fishable events and locations.

How do we do it?

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 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 stars is the best while 0 stars is “Not Fatty”.

How to use Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports and Forecasts?

Consult the detailed stream information section of the 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 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 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 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 Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest 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 Fishing News Feed - find current angler news Fatty Photo Feed