Whacking Fatties Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts

Virginia Fishing Report

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