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!
July 21, 2021
Dad-son walleye success on BWCA open water—dusk golden eyes from Arrowhead Outdoors' July 21, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
July 13, 2021
Dad-son walleye success on BWCA open water—dusk golden eyes from Arrowhead Outdoors' July 13, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!Suggested Tags & Categories
July 6, 2021
Young angler's smallmouth bass triumph on BWCA open water—sunset bronze beauty from Arrowhead Outdoors' June 16, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
June 29, 2021
Young angler's smallmouth bass triumph on BWCA open water—sunset bronze beauty from Arrowhead Outdoors' June 16, 2021 Ely MN fishing report!
June 16, 2021
Young angler's smallmouth bass triumph on BWCA open water—sunset bronze beauty from Arrowhead Outdoors' June 16, 2021 Ely MN fishing 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.