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.

Steve Renneberg holds giant walleye & smallmouth at sunset near Ely MN BWCA. Summer fishing report from Arrowhead Outdoors.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Ely Ice Fishing Season!

March 5th, 2024
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March 5th, 2024

Laker on tube jig hold on ice, Ely MN BWCA, Mar 5 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & rentals.

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February 27th, 2024
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February 27th, 2024

Laker on tube jig in shelter, Ely MN BWCA, Feb 27 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & rentals.

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February 20th, 2024
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February 20th, 2024

Laker on tube jig hold on ice, Ely MN BWCA, Feb 20 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & rentals.

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February 13th, 2024
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February 13th, 2024

Laker on tube jig hold on ice, Ely MN BWCA, Feb 13 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & rentals.

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February 6th, 2024
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February 6th, 2024

Laker on tube jig hold on ice, Ely MN BWCA, Feb 6 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report & rentals.

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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.