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.

Steven Renneberg, Arrowhead Outdoors owner, sharing expert Ely MN fishing report tips for trophy walleye and bass in the BWCA and Ely area.

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Ely Ice Fishing Season!

May 13th, 2025
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May 13th, 2025

Walleye opener was excellent for some, slow for others.

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March 26th, 2025
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March 26th, 2025

Crappie fishing continues to improve as great ice conditions remain.

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March 19th, 2025
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March 19th, 2025

Great ice conditions, great travel conditions and great crappie fishing is to be had right now!

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