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.
Feb. 16, 2021
Couple's big northern pike triumph on BWCA ice—great team catch from Arrowhead Outdoors' February 16, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
Feb. 2, 2021
Nighttime BWCA ice shanty glow—classic winter vibe from Arrowhead Outdoors' February 2, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
Jan. 26, 2021
Solo crappie success on BWCA ice with the faithful black lab—great shot from Arrowhead Outdoors' January 26, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
Jan. 12, 2021
Epic group crappie haul on BWCA ice—featured in Arrowhead Outdoors' January 12, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
Jan. 5, 2021
Kid scores a snow-covered northern pike beauty—classic BWCA ice fishing fun from our January 2021 Ely MN fishing report at Arrowhead Outdoors!
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.