Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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



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