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!
July 9th, 2024
Walleye caught on juicy leech held high in boat, Ely MN BWCA July 9 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer live bait action.
July 2nd, 2024
Walleye caught on leech held in boat under summer sun, Ely MN BWCA July 2 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for live bait action.
June 25th, 2024
Smallmouth bass caught from canoe with Cast Outdoors Guide held high, Ely MN BWCA June 25 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer smallie action.
June 18th, 2024
Walleye caught on pike sucker held in boat, Ely MN BWCA June 18 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer live bait action.
June 11th, 2024
Father-son walleye on leech held in boat, Ely MN BWCA June 11 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors family report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer.
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.