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!
June 4th, 2024
Smallmouth bass on Whopper Plopper held in boat, Ely MN BWCA June 4 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer topwater action.
May 28th, 2024
Walleye caught on rainbow lure held on rocky shore, Ely MN BWCA May 28 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer action.
May 21st, 2024
Giant 32 inch walleye held on rocky shore opener season, Ely MN BWCA May 21 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for big fish.
May 14, 2024
Walleye stringer opener catch held in shallows, Ely MN BWCA May 14 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & ice house rentals ready.
March 12th, 2024
Plump bluegill with wax worm held on ice, Ely MN BWCA late winter panfish catch March 12 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, ice house rentals & tackle available.
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.