Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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