LIVE BAIT IN STOCK!

- This is updated daily so you know what we have in stock before you walk in the door -

Wax Worms - Crappie Minnows - Chubs - Pike Suckers - Frozen Smelt

“How much live bait do we need?”

This is the most common question we get at Arrowhead Outdoors.

The answer is our tried and true formula:

2 people, for a weekend, you should get 1 pint of minnows, or 1/2 pound of leeches, or 4 dozen night crawlers.
If you plan on being in the Boundary Waters for a week, you should double that to a quart of minnows, or 1 pound of leeches, or 12 dozen night crawlers.
This may seem like a lot, but it is not uncommon to run into an incredible bite and use a weeks worth of bait, in just a few days.
*Experienced BWCA anglers usually bring in double that amount, because they know what it’s like to run out of bait on the second or third day of a week long trip

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What People Are Saying About Us:

“They have really done a nice with this store. It is very clean, has a good variety of baits and other products. Great people and the best bait store in town.”

— Craig Seydel

“They were busy yet were able to be very friendly & helpful. Great place to pick up bait if your headed NORTH ON 53 to fish. Get gas next door while your buddies go pick up the bait. I believe prices are better here than they are the farther north you get. Going to be a regular stop for me”

— Dennis S

Fantastic bait shop in a great location. We always stop here on our way into the BWCAW. They are consistency friendly and provide a great service. Bait is always good and they have plenty of other stuff for anything you may have forgotten.

— Mike Tormanen

“This is a great outfitter!! Their guidance, equipment and rental house were all high quality and setup nicely for our fishing trip and at a great value! A beautiful area to fish and had a blast with great friends.”

— Dan Bolton

“Great selection of lures, gear, and live bait. Polite staff. My group was 4 adults and 8 youth. Staff had no issue with us wandering around and taking up room in the shop.”

— Dan Swedlund

Ely’s Oldest Bait & Tackle Store

Arrowhead Outdoors is Ely, MN’s #1 bait and tackle shop, voted best in Minnesota in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Get live bait, top fishing tackle, and BWCA gear at 1810 E Sheridan St. Open daily 6 AM-5 PM, closed on Monday and Tuesday’s—your go-to for Boundary Waters adventures!