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!
February 26th, 2025
Radio host Steve "Stru" Strusinski proudly displays fat slab crappie caught through the ice February 26, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Famous outdoors personality winter fun – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
February 19,2025
Bearded angler proudly displays big lake trout on pike sucker bait at sunset February 19, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic winter trophy – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
February 12, 2025
Smiling angler with trophy lake trout in cozy Arrowhead Outdoors heated ice shack rental on February 12, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Deep jiggin' success – Arrowhead Outdoors winter report.
February 5th, 2025
Proud angler displays huge walleye on shiner bait through the ice February 5, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic winter giant – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
January 29th, 2025
Bearded angler proudly shows off huge walleye trophy caught January 29, 2025 inside cozy ice shack near Ely MN BWCA. Classic winter giant – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
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.