Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



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