Blackwater Cats Walleye and Catfishing Outfitter on the Red River and Lake Winnipeg

20 years experience targeting Red River Channel Catfish and Lake Winnipeg Greenback walleye, Your fully licensed and insured four seasons fishing outfitter and guide service operation out of Winnipeg, Lockport, Selkirk, Hecla, and Pine Falls, Manitoba.

Are you looking for an expert Red River catfish guide to provide a world-class angling experience? Or are you ready to target the famous fall run of trophy greenback walleye on the Winnipeg River, Red River, and the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg? Look no further—Blackwater Cats Outfitter is the premier guiding team for your next fishing trip.
Why Choose Our Guiding Service?
Passion, deep industry experience, and dedication are the hallmarks of a top-tier fishing charter. At Blackwater Cats Outfitter, we bring those traits to the water every single day.
  • 20+ Years of Experience: We have spent over two decades successfully targeting massive channel cats and trophy greenback walleye across Manitoba's finest waters.
  • Constantly on the Water: Between guiding, scouting, fun fishing with friends and family or competing in tournaments we are on the water or ice is search of anything that swims  
  • Guest-First Philosophy: Our ultimate goal is to provide an action packed trip, full of great memories, excitement, good company and keep you coming back for years to come.
Top Manitoba Fishing Charters
Whether you want to battle giant channel catfish or reel in legendary greenbacks, we provide all the gear, local expertise, and passion needed for a successful day on the water.
Contact Blackwater Cats Outfitter today to check availability and lock in your dates!
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Lake Winnipeg ice fishing guide

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Young ladies cat fishing

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BWC 2017 Kingfisher Falcon 2025

Manitoba catfish guide with a large catch

Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Lockport catfish guide

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Blackwater Cats Outfitter Guide Service

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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.