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!
February 7th, 2023
Angler with huge lake trout on BWCA ice near Ely MN, February 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – winter deep-water laker beast!
January 31st, 2023
Angler with chunky crappie on BWCA ice near Ely MN, January 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – winter panfish action!
January 24th, 2023
Angler with long northern pike on BWCA ice near Ely MN, January 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – winter toothy pike thrills!
January 17th, 2023
Angler with lake trout by Arrowhead Outdoors rental sign on BWCA ice near Ely MN, January 2023 report – winter laker and ice house promo!
January 10th, 2023
Angler with golden lake trout on BWCA ice near Ely MN, January 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – clear skies and deep-water winter bites!
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.