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!
July 22nd, 2025
Smiling angler displays massive walleye on Rapala Shad Raps trolled July 22, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Trophy summer success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
July 15th, 2025
Proud angler displays massive smallmouth bass caught on Strike King Spinnerbait July 15, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Explosive summer bronzeback success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report
July 8th, 2024
Smiling angler displays chunky smallmouth bass caught on VMC Spinnerbait July 8, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic summer bronzeback success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
July 1st, 2025
Smiling angler displays chunky smallmouth bass caught on Limit Creek Rod July 1, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic summer bronzeback success – Arrowhead Outdoors fishing report.
June 24th, 2025
Smiling young angler displays walleye on Thill bobber rigged with leech from the dock June 24, 2025 near Ely MN BWCA. Classic summer shore 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.