Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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