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!
June 17th, 2025
Proud angler displays massive smallmouth bass caught on Heddon Torpedo topwater June 17, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Explosive summer bronzeback success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
June 10th, 2025
Angler holds trophy walleye on leech with Cast Outdoor Adventures June 10, 2025 in Ely MN BWCA. Summer report from Arrowhead Outdoors.
June 3rd, 2025
Smiling angler displays nice walleye on Keitech Paddletail June 3, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic early summer success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
May 27th, 2025
Smiling angler displays trophy walleye caught on Mission Tackle Jig tipped rainbow minnow May 27, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Post-opener success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
May 20th, 2025
Proud angler displays massive northern pike on frozen herring under bobber off the dock May 20, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Dock pike success – 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.