Welcome to Arrowhead Outdoors' Ely MN Fishing Reports—your trusted source for Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) fishing reports since 2017.
Weekly fishing reports are written by Steven Renneberg, owner of Arrowhead Outdoors since 2017. Steven has a lifetimes worth of fishing experience chasing fish throughout northern Minnesota and is eager to teach others on how to catch fish. This experience and willingness to teach others has helped Arrowhead Outdoors be voted as Minnesota’s top bait shop and tackle shop since 2022. Steven’s fishing reports are no fluff—just practical advice to shorten the time between bites, updated weekly.
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Ely Ice Fishing Season!
August 4th, 2026
Finn caught a nice smallmouth on Birch Lake with leeches and a jig from the shop on July 24th. Great job Finn! – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
July 28th, 2026
Family with a nice walleye caught on an Ely area lake near the BWCA. Great early summer fishing success – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
July 21st, 2026
Young angler caught a nice smallmouth bass last week in the Ely area near BWCA. Mid summer fishing success – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
July 14th, 2026
Family of young anglers with a nice northern pike caught while fishing in the BWCA near Ely MN. Great family day on the water – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
July 7th, 2026
7-year-old Raylan Stanfield caught a 25-inch, 5 lb walleye on Basswood Lake using a Lindy rig. Great job Raylan! – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
Stop in today for fresh live bait to match the latest report — we stock premium crappie minnows, rainbows, shiners, leeches, and wax worms daily. View current live bait stock in Ely MN. Need pro tips or quantity guides for your BWCA trip? Check our FAQs or book a heated ice house rental for winter.