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!
January 22nd, 2025
Bearded angler grins with big lake trout in heated ice shack on January 22, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Koturi Tackle beanie, deep jiggin' success – Arrowhead Outdoors winter report.
January 15th, 2025
Family proudly displays trophy brook trout caught through the ice on January 15, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA with Cast Outdoor Adventures. Sunny winter fun targetin' stream trout – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
January 8th, 2025
Trophy lake trout held by angler on ice after jigging Laker Tackle Tube Jig January 8, 2025 in Ely MN BWCA. Winter fishing report from Arrowhead Outdoors.
January 1st, 2025
Slab crappie on ice after jigging white soft plastic through 6" auger hole on sunny midday in Ely MN BWCA. Winter fishing report from Arrowhead Outdoors.
December 17th, 2024
Young angler holds walleye caught jigging rainbow minnow on early ice at sunset in Ely MN BWCA. Family fun winter fishing report from Arrowhead Outdoors.
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.