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 

					  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 

					  Dono is pure gold in fishing and in personality. I can't say I've met many people who I enjoy so thoroughly in the eight hours of meeting him.  ... read more  As for the trip itself it was nothing but monster cats all day long. Looking forward to doing a second trip in the near future.      Thank you so much for all the laughs, this day will never be forgotten. …				
Carl G
June 1, 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 the fish.				
TnJAdvents
August 11, 2019 

					  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 

					  We had 3 people in the boat, and caught multiple master angler Cats.  Everyone had fun and we saw tons of fish.  These fish know how to put... read more up a fight especially the massive ones.  Donovan was great to guide with, and explained everything.  A return trip is a necessity!				
Tanis .
September 16, 2016 

					  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!				
Aren08
June 8, 2017 

					  My wife and I booked two mornings to fish with Donovan. We both caught numerous big channel catfish. We were supplied with great rods and reels. Donovan was knowledgeable, extremely... read more hard working, professional, pleasureable, and really put us on the fish. It was a great two				
_lunacr55
July 1, 2016 

					  Amazing group of guides who provide a first class experience. Brad was an awesome guide and made sure we had a good time while catching more big fish than we could have expected. We will be back!				
Joe Volk
 
					  My brother, his son and my son went out for the morning with Wally on the hunt for big cats and we were amazed.  We had a great time and I know we will all remember this fishing trip very fondly.  Biggest fish was 38"  what a blast!				
Nik Krpan
 
					  Donovan knows his stuff and is very professional and very knowledgeable of the Red River Beasts				
Mike Kreller

					  Dono is pure gold in fishing and in personality. I can't say I've met many people who I enjoy so thoroughly in the eight hours of meeting him.
   As for the trip itself it was nothing but monster cats all day long. Looking forward to doing a second trip in the near future. 
   Thank you so much for all the laughs, this day will never be forgotten. 
    Best Bachelor party I could have ever asked for.				
Carl Gibson
 

					  Had a great time fishing with Donavon! Top notch service and a great personality! Thanks again!				
Jason Tjader
 

					  Just got back from a couple days fishing with Donovan and Blackwater Cats.  Outstanding trip and top notch guiding by Donovan.  Always kept us in the fish...I figure we pulled in over 700lbs of fish over 12 hrs of fishing.  1st time Catfishing and I’m hooked!  definitely recommend; and I’ll be going back!				
Scott Manson
 

					  Fantastic experience. They supply the gear, bait, and a very nice boat to fish from. Our guide Brad was excellent and between my wife and I we caught over 50 channel catfish, 30 of them being master anglers. Highly recommend.				
Jon Schell
 

					  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
 

					  Donovan is an AWESOME guide!
Super experienced, knows his stuff, and helped us catch 8 HUGE catfish on the Red River!  Fantastic experience!
If you want to catch huge catfish, go with Donovan of Black Water Cats!!				
Sheila Reda
 