Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



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