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!
August 29th, 2023
Angler with big northern pike catch, Ely MN BWCA, Aug 29 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
August 22nd, 2023
Young angler with chunky crappie on BWCA boat near Ely MN, August 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – late-summer slab action!
August 15th, 2023
Young angler with solid walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, August 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – late-summer 'eye action!
August 8th, 2023
Angler with chunky smallmouth bass on BWCA boat near Ely MN, August 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – mid-summer bronzeback thrill!
August 1st, 2023
Angler with chunky walleye on BWCA boat near Ely MN, August 2023 Arrowhead Outdoors report – mid-summer 'eye 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.