Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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