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.
February 28th, 2023
Kid with beautiful lake trout inside ice house on BWCA near Ely MN, February 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – cozy winter trout action!
February 21st, 2023
Angler and dog celebrate walleye catch on BWCA ice near Ely MN, February 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – sunset winter fun!
February 14th, 2023
Angler with beautiful walleye on BWCA ice near Ely MN, February 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – Valentine's Day winter bite!
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!
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.