Best fishing near Ely

6 fishing spots · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Ely, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Glacier Pond 1
#1 Glacier Pond 1 Fair
4.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Clear · 55°F · 5 mph wind
Glacier Pond 1 is a popular fishing spot in Iowa, USA, known for its abundance of fish species such as bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. The pond is…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
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Basswood Lake
#2 Basswood Lake Good
7.5 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 43°F
Basswood Lake is a popular fishing area in Minnesota, known for its abundance of fish species such as walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. Nearby activities…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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Ahsub Lake
#3 Ahsub Lake Good
14.6 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Patchy Fog · 48°F
The Ashub Lake fishing area in Minnesota is a popular destination for anglers seeking walleye, northern pike, and bass. The lake is surrounded by lush forests, making it a great…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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Agassa Lake
#4 Agassa Lake Good
14.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 54°F · 5 mph wind
Agassiz Lake is a popular destination for anglers in Minnesota, offering great fishing opportunities for species such as walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. The lake is…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Beartrap River
#5 Beartrap River Good
14.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 54°F · 5 mph wind
Beartrap River is a popular fishing spot in northern Minnesota known for its variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and panfish. Nearby…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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Alruss Lake
#6 Alruss Lake Fair
7.9 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Clear · 54°F · 5 mph wind
The Alruss Lake is a great fishing spot in Minnesota, USA. It is home to various fish species, including northern pike, walleye, and perch. Additionally, the lake offers nearby…
Why 41: live conditions (fair)
41Rated

Fishing near Ely

The Ely area has 6 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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