Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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