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!

June 10th, 2025
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June 10th, 2025

Walleyes are on the move and smallies are wrapping up their spawn.

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June 3rd, 2025
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June 3rd, 2025

Walleyes are finally starting to behave like they should this time of the year.

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May 27th, 2025
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May 27th, 2025

Walleyes have begun to scatter, but the bite remains strong for many.

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