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!
December 11th, 2024
First ice walleye haul laid out on fresh snow, Ely MN BWCA December 11 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors early winter report, ice house rentals & premium tackle ready for hard-water action
December 3rd, 2024
Shagawa Lake early ice panorama with fresh glassy surface, Ely MN BWCA December 2 2024 – Arrowhead Outdoors winter report, ice house rentals & tackle ready for early hard-water action.
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.
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.