Welcome to Blackwater Cats Outfitter
Your fully licensed and insured four seasons fishing outfitter and guide service. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and operating out of both Lockport and Selkirk, Manitoba we specialize in giant Red River channel catfish and Trophy Lake Winnipeg greenback walleye.
Whether your looking for an expert Red River catfish guide to provide you with a world class catfishing experience on the mighty Red River or are interested in our famous fall run of trophy greenback walleye on the Winnipeg River, Red River, and south Basin of Lake Winnipeg, you have come to the right place my friends... we have the fishing guide for you.
Passion and experience are two characteristics of a great fishing guide Lake Winning Ice Fishing guideand Blackwater Cats Outfitter has both. With this amazing fishery in our back yard we have over 20 years experience targeting huge channel cats on the Red River, and trophy greenback walleye on the Winnipeg River and Lake Winnipeg..
Between a busy schedule guiding clients for huge channel catfish and trophy walleye, as well as tournament walleye fishing whenever I can squeeze it in, I am on the water constantly and ready to show you a good time and great fishing.
Our main goal is to provide you with a trip to remember, full of big fish, good company, and plenty of excitement for all with a guide who gets as much pleasure watching his guests catch big fish as he does catching them himself.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Congratulations 👏 for the Lockport catch of the year ! Blackwater Cats Outfitter is been around for at least 17 years . They are well knowledgeable.That smile is worth it. 🥤 cheers
Awesome, I hope to join the 40 inch club soon
Tragic loss. I never saw Tom without a smile on his face. A truly great man, legendary angler, and a generous friend.
you will be missed buddy
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Good morning Sir,
First of all, we want to thank you for another epic trip! It is truly humbling to experience coming up fishing with you guys and being treated like friends and family. Brad is an unbelievable man, he's not a guide to us but instead a valued and loved family friend. This year's trip was brutal weather wise BUT, the fishing was amazingly good as usual because of his knowledge of the lake and work ethic.
Anyway, I'd like to reserve dates for next year. We'd like to come up March 2025 and fish again with Brad. Please inform if this will work for you. My boys and friends look forward to our annual greenback beatdown with you all.
Sincerely
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Victorious anglers catch fish first and then post big fish pictures, while defeated anglers complain about outstretched arms on Facebook.
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To all my American guests!!!
 this is the forecast for the next 14 days!!!
There was a time where February was just as heavily booked as March and the Fishing was just as good but then we hit a slump of 3 to 4 years where the weather was cold, and the fishing was subpar which intern gave us a slump in February February, bookings.  then add Covid to the mix !!!
last year February was quite good and this year the fish are far more active. There’s way more fish around the lake, it is easy driving for trucks and the weather looks absolutely fantastic. This could be one of the best February on record yet we’re still suffering from low February bookings from previous years of cold weather and slow bites..
Part of our recovery from Covid would be getting back that February business .
We are having longtime regular guests trying to book for March and we are absolutely stacked full from March 4th right through the 24th so here’s an opportunity to take advantage of guide availability and great weather through February.
***  also to returning Guests if you want to get on the schedule for next March, 2025, you better start booking 10-12 months in advance.
pretty steady action today and three 3 fish over 30” hit the ice.
If I wasn’t already booked for end of Feb I’d be up for sure, that weather never happens in Feb and you’ll have far fewer SH’s to compete with! Hope you guys fill a bunch of days and hammer them the next few weeks!!
It's like summer!
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Brice Robertson Mark Boser Rhomas Tye Kory Peterson James Ruege
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Blackwater Cats on the Red River - Catfishing Guide Winnipeg Lockport Selkirk Manitoba Catfish
Lockport * Selkirk * Winnipeg
Red River * Winnipeg River * Lake Winnipeg
Blackwater Cats Outfitter fishing guide service knows the water we fish as professional fishing guides like the back of our hands. The Red River and Lake Winnipeg systems is our workplace and playground. With tens of thousands of hours fishing on the Red River and Lake Winnipeg over the past 20+ years as anglers and fishing guides you won't find anyone with more hours logged than the Blackwater Cats team. From seasonal catfish and walleye movements and bait selections to specialized techniques and presentations out team of catfishing guides and walleye guides we will get you on fish in safety and comfort and It's likely as a first time guest you may experience the best fishing of your life. As an added bonus Donovan is partnered with many of the fishing industries leading and most innovative companies. Guests of Blackwater Cats will be introduced to some of the finest gear and fishing equipment on the market during your professionally guided catfishing or walleye fishing trip of a lifetime! Once you step into Donovan's customized 2025 Kingfisher Falcon catfish boat you know your in for a great time and great fishing.