Testimonials

star rating  This was our first catfishing trip we had ever done and it was so great that I don't think we'll ever top it. We started out at 8 and by... read more

Payton T
August 26, 2015

star rating  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

Douglas P
March 1, 2017

star rating  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

Angela R
June 8, 2017

star rating  A friend and I spent an 8-hour day on the water with one of Donavon's guides, James. By all accounts, this season has been a bit slow by the usual... read more

Darcy E
August 1, 2017

star rating  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

TnJAdvents
August 11, 2019

star rating  Booked a half day trip, caught so many big "cats" that it started to get "passé"
Will definitely recommend and book again!
Megwetch Donovan

northofduckmountain
August 4, 2016

star rating  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.
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Carl G
June 10, 2018

star rating  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

Carl G
June 1, 2018

star rating  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

Cally M
June 10, 2015

positive review  Thanks Ryan for a awesome trip. We will be back

Bryan Boltjes Avatar Bryan Boltjes

positive review  we had a great morning on the water with Donovan today and caught tons of cats...awesome time! Thanks Donovan!!

Debbie Arseneau Avatar Debbie Arseneau

positive review  One of the best guides!!!

Joe Zenkovich Avatar Joe Zenkovich

positive review  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 Avatar Todd Carver

positive review  My boyfriend and I went out with Donovan this morning and had a great time. We weren't without a bite for more than 5 minutes and if we were Donovan moved us to another spot. Great guide. Highly recommend and would definitely go out again. Thanks for all the cats�

Rhonda Simcoe Holm Avatar Rhonda Simcoe

positive review  Was an awesome day catching cats thanks Wayne for the great day

Dallas Campbell Avatar Dallas Campbell

positive review  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 Avatar Scott Manson

positive review  Donovan knows his stuff and is very professional and very knowledgeable of the Red River Beasts

Mike Kreller Avatar Mike Kreller

positive review  This guide service is by far the best I’ve seen. I had a group of three who fish three days and we were more than pleased with the service. We caught a lot of nice eaters along with some personal best fish over the weekend. I beat my personal best walleye three times in two days. Both of the guides we had were professional and helpful. They did whatever it took to keep us on fish. Definitely will be returning in the future. Best walleye trip I’ve been on by far!!!!!

William Cox Avatar William Cox