Testimonials

					  Visited Manitoba with a friend of mine, and booked a cat fishing trip on the Red River with these guys. We had a ball, catching lots of really big channel... read more cats...several of Citation Size. The boat is large, stable, and fitted with the latest safety equipment. The supplied fishing tackle is all new, and first rate too. I highly recommend fishing with them. This is a very professional, safety conscious group, and, they'll put you on fish.				
Mike H
April 22, 2016 

					  My husband and 2 teen boys LOVED this cat-fishing trip!  It was the highlight of our Canadian vacation!!  Between the 3 of them they caught 10 HUGE catfish!... read more  Donovan did a great job answering all of our questions and teaching them the ins and outs of cat- fishing!  I didn't fish but, I loved being out on the water and got to take some awesome pictures!  My husband and kids can't wait to come back for some ice fishing next!!   We would highly recommend this excursion!!				
Jenny D
July 30, 2015 

					  Had a blast on the Red River during one of our down days of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. We are visiting from the U.S. and were introduced to... read more some of the biggest catfish we have ever seen! Our guide, Donovan (owner), was fantastic and helped us reel in all the catfish we could handle. Great half day trip. Would definitely recommend...he is a great host and has a fantastic boat that flies on the water.				
Cally M
June 10, 2015 

					  Awesome time with Donovan. Between four of us we caught a lot of cat fish. Twenty five we 34 plus inches. I was able to catch a 38 inch cat,... read more making that my new person best. We were out for eight hours but I can tell you it didn’t feel like hours between all the fish and all the  laughs nobody had time to look at their watch. I would highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Blackwater Cats. …				
S_Gibson204
June 1, 2018 

					  This was my 2nd trip with Blackwater Cats and Ryan was our guide again on Lake Winnipeg.  Ryan busted his butt to get us on fish and we caught... read more a lot of fish and a lot of big fish.   6 of our 8 guys caught personal records (including my 30.5" walleye).    We had 1 day in which we				
Douglas P
March 1, 2017 

					  In an 8 hr guided Trophy Greenback Walleye outing on Lake Winnipeg on Oct 1, 2022, We caught +30 plus including 3 Master Angler walleyes.  Many were also in... read more the 25 to 27 in. class.  Guide Brad was great and had us on good fish all for the day!   Dress warm with touque and you will have a great day.  Thoroughly enjoyed the trip of a lifetime.   Got Fish?  No... See Brad at Blackwater Cats.				
M2572XXpeterm
October 11, 2022 

					  Awesome time with Donovan. Between four of us we caught a lot of cat fish. Twenty five we 34 plus inches. I was able to catch a 38 inch cat,... read more making that my new person best. We were out for eight hours but I can tell you it didn’t feel like hours between all the fish and all the laughs nobody had time to look at their watch. I would highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Blackwater Cats.				
S_Gibson204
June 6, 2018 

					  Spent a great morning battling monster cats. Have fished with Blackwater Cats a couple of times and both times we brought in a number of master anglers including a massive... read more 37.75” beast. All tackle is provided. Big thanks to our guide Ken who consistently put us on t				
TnJAdvents
July 1, 2019 

					  Had a great time today with my family.  Our guide, Donovan, was very knowledgeable and great with our kids.  We were fishing for cat fish and we caught... read more many!  Also he took the time to teach the kids how to handle reeling in these big catfish, as well as how to cast for gold eyes.  His boat and equipment were exactly what was needed and he was prepared for the day.  I would highly recommend Blackwater Cats if you are in Winnipeg( he is roughly 45 minutes out)!!  Thanks Donovan for a great time and a day we will never forget!				
Angela R
June 8, 2017 

					  Amazing People to fish with!!				
Kent Popham
 
					  A first class operation.  Donovan is a fun guy to fish with and taught me a few things about catfishing.
4 of the first 5 fish were master angler.  Ended with 7 trophies total in a 4 hr trip.				
Todd Carver
 
					  Unreal guide lead us right to the monster catfish fishing got a little slow but no worries he knows all the good spots to get us right back on the bite great trip would recommend to anyone				
Justin Fodchuk

					  My wife and I had a great two days fishing with James. He is a great guide and a very nice person. He worked very hard and put us on some great fish. We would go again in a heartbeat. Thanks Blackwater Cats.				
Robert Schuldt
 
					  Donovan was an excellent guide and he was on time and found us lots of cats. Like 28 in a 1/2 day trip				
Colton Penner
 
					  To all you dads taking your kids up to Canada to go fishing this is a MUST.  I just took my kids and we had one of the best fishing experiences you could ever encounter.  Donavan is a fantastic guide and he does an amazing job. -- We fished for just over 3 hours and boated 60 Channel Cats that  all but one was over 30" long.  The action was fast and we had so much fun!.   -- GIVE IT A TRY AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED! --- Five Stars - all the way!!				
Jeff Grove

					  This year is trip 4 with Blackwater cats excellent  trips highly recommended				
Kurt Weiser
 
					  Donovan loves to fish, and likes to see his clients on fish.  You won't be disappointed, wether a rookie or experienced angler.				
Larry Thompson
 
					Donavan did an amazing job guiding for us. He busted his tail to get us on fish, when the conditions were tough! He is also a really funny and genuine person, who is just a hoot to be around! He even bought me a hot chocolate at Tim Hortons lol! We can't wait to come back and fish with him again, thank you Donavan!				
Luke Jensen