Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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