Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



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