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!
March 26th, 2025
Smiling angler displays chunky lake trout caught on Laker Tackle Tube Jig late season March 26, 2025 in cozy ice shack near Ely MN BWCA. Epic winter laker success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
March 19th, 2025
Anglers and dogs pose with massive limit of BWCA slab crappies caught through late ice March 19, 2025 near Ely MN. Group winter panfish success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
March 12th, 2025
Smiling angler raises fat slab crappie caught on pink/red jig with white tail at sunset March 12, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic late-ice panfish thrill – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
March 5th, 2025
Close-up of plump slab crappie caught on red/orange jig tipped white soft plastic through late ice March 5, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic March crappie action – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
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.
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.