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!
August 13th, 2024
Smallmouth bass on leech under bobber held high off dock, Ely MN BWCA August 13 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer dock action.
August 6th, 2024
Giant walleye on jumbo leech held high in boat under summer sun, Ely MN BWCA August 6 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for big fish action.
July 30th, 2024
Giant walleye on Keitech Paddletail held high from kayak, Ely MN BWCA July 30 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer trophy action.
July 23rd, 2024
Trophy brook trout on white twister held high in canoe, Ely MN BWCA July 23 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for summer brookie action.
July 16th, 2024
Walleye caught on nightcrawler held high in boat under summer sun, Ely MN BWCA July 16 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for live bait 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.