Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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