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!
December 13th, 2023
Walleyes on ice at night, Ely MN BWCA, Dec 13 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & ice house rentals.
December 5th, 2023
Early ice lake panorama with island, Ely MN BWCA, Dec 5 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors winter report & ice house rentals.
November 24th, 2023
Frozen lake panorama early ice, Ely MN BWCA, Nov 24 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors winter report & rentals.
October 10th, 2023
Double smallmouth bass catch, Ely MN BWCA fall, Oct 10 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
September 26th, 2023
Angler with bluegill catch at dusk, Ely MN BWCA, Sept 26 2023 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & gear.
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.