Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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