Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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