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!
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.
March 10th, 2026
Smiling angler displays pair of large tulibee (cisco) caught through late ice March 10, 2026 near Ely MN BWCA. Winter panfish success – Arrowhead Outdoors report.
March 3rd, 2026
Smiling angler displays massive lake trout caught on red jig March 3, 2026 in cozy ice shack near Ely MN BWCA. Trophy late-season success – Arrowhead Outdoors 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.