Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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