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!
April 23rd, 2026
Fall Lake public access April 21 2026 – ice coming off on a sunny warm day in Ely MN near BWCA. Spring fishing season is almost here!
April 15th, 2026
Ely local Jack Cudd caught this northern pike on late ice while targeting tullibees – small tungsten jig tipped with wax worm over 40ft. Arrowhead Outdoors report!
March 31st, 2026
Woman holds tullibee caught March 31 2026 on late ice in Ely MN BWCA. Tungsten jig and wax worm success from Arrowhead Outdoors.
March 24th, 2026
Group of three anglers displays nice lake trout caught March 24 2026 on sunny warm day near Ely MN BWCA. Late ice success – Arrowhead Outdoors report!
March 17th, 2026
Awesome northern pike coming off the ice near Ely MN and the BWCA! Solid March 17 2026 hardwater action from 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.