Fishing opener May 13, 2017

Are the fish biting? What are they biting on? How deep? Where are the walleyes?

All questions we have heard today. All good questions to ask any bait shop. So what are the answers?

• Yes, the fish are biting! Walleyes and northerns and some bass today.
• Minnows were the bait of choice today...rainbow chubs and golden shiners di well.
• Start fishing at 10 feet deep or more. Fishing the current was the best area . Spawning is not complete yet.

Stay connected for more fishing reports.  Fish on!

Spirit of the Wilderness

2030 E. Sheridan St

Ely, MN

218-365-3149

Live Bait Is Here!

Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters and Bait Shop, Ely MN has a variety of live bait for you. We are accepting bait deliveries 2-3 times per week, so our bait is fresh and lively. Check us out before you head into the BWCA or fish the area lakes.  

Live Bait we stock:

• Fathead Chubs
• Rainbows
• Golden Shiners
• Pike Suckers
• Light Northern Suckers
• Heavy Northern Suckers
• Frozen Ciscos
• Wax Worms
• Night Crawlers
• Leeches

Don't forget Bait Happy Hour every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 pm - 8 pm.  Buy 2 dozen live bait, get the 3rd dozen FREE. You can mix or match dozens. Your less expensive dozen is your FREE item.

Spirit of the Wilderness

2030 E. Sheridan Street

Ely, MN 55731

Ph: 218-365-3149 or 800-950-2709

www.elycanoetrips.com

Online store: BWCAshop.com

Ely Area Lakes Fishing Report - June 11, 2013

The water temps are 62-64 degrees. The Walleyes are mainly hitting on Minnows. Shiners, Rainbow and Fatheads seem to be their favorite. Most are catching fish with Lindy Rigs or jigs right off the bottom in depths of 12-18 feet.

The Smallmouth Bass are very close to being on their beds. We have seen a number of larger Smallmouth Bass being caught.

The Northerns are still in shallow. The favorite seems to be Light or Heavy Northern Minnows on a rig or big bobber. Casting spoons has also been productive.

Don't forget to take a photo of your catch and we will enter your fish in the local Angler Fishing Contest. No fee to enter.

Happy fishing!