Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



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 Fatty Photo Feed