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 27th, 2023
Angler with chunky walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, July 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – mid-summer 'eye action!
July 18th, 2023
Angler with solid walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, July 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – mid-summer 'eye action!
July 11th, 2023
Angler with trophy walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, July 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – mid-summer giant 'eye action!
July 4th, 2023
Father-son duo with solid walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, July 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – Independence Day fishing fun!
June 27th, 2023
Father-son duo with big northern pike on BWCA boat near Ely MN, June 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – summer family pike 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.