Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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