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!
September 19th, 2023
Angler with smallmouth bass catch at sunset, Ely MN BWCA, Sept 19 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
September 13th, 2023
Angler with walleye catch in boat, Ely MN BWCA, Sept 13 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
September 6th, 2023
Angler with walleye stringer at sunset, Ely MN BWCA, Sept 6 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
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!
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.