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!
October 6th, 2024
Trophy smallmouth on heavy suckers held high in boat under fall sky, Ely MN BWCA October 6 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for early fall bronzeback action.
October 1st, 2024
Trophy smallmouth on heavy suckers held high in boat under fall sky, Ely MN BWCA October 1 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for early fall bronzeback action.
September 24th, 2024
Northern pike on pike sucker held high in boat under fall sky, Ely MN BWCA September 24 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for fall toothy action.
September 17th, 2024
Giant largemouth bass held high off dock under fall sun, Ely MN BWCA September 17 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for early fall bass action.
September 10th, 2024
Trophy walleye on pike sucker held high in boat, Ely MN BWCA September 10 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors report, premium tackle & gear ready for early fall 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.