Testimonials

					  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 

					  Great day Cat fishing on the Red River.  

Weather was excellent, Donovan was a great fishing guide and he know's the river extemly well. We had a slow... read more start but we ended up catching 18 catfish in 4 hours...wow! I will highly recommend Balckwater Cat's Outfitters.				
Raymond B
July 14, 2016 

					  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 caught 15 walleye over 25".   The thing I find impressive is how all the guides work together to find fish.

Great time, looking forward to next year.				
douglasp636
March 26, 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 10, 2018 

					  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 

					  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 

					  I would highly recommend Blackwater if you want a guide that will bust their butt to put you on fish.   Great guides and fantastic people				
douglasp636
April 20, 2016 

					  My uncle and I made a trip up to Winnipeg this fall and spent a 1/2 of day fishing on the Red river guided by Donovan who operates Blackwater Cats.... read more We spent about 3 hours fishing and caught 21 big cats, averaging 25-30 lbs. Most of the cats were in the 34-35" ranges. The guide has been fishing this river most of his life and works hard to keep you on the fish. I highly recommend this outfitter if you are looking to catch fish on the Red River North of Winnipeg. Donovan thanks for a great experience my Uncle and I will never forget.				
cowboy1881
November 16, 2015 

					  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 

					  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
 

					  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
 

					  First Class trip with Donovan. He was on time, had everything we needed to fish and put us on the Cats very quickly. Spent a 1/2 day and caught lots of fish, many masters. 
Donovan explained things well and has a great personality. He is well suited for guiding.
Thanks for the awesome experience!				
Sebastien Lagasse
 

					  Thanks Blackwater Cats and our guide Ryan Beck for a fantastic weekend of fishing! Caught my PB 30.5 inch Walleye!!				
Judy McAllister
 
					  If you are wanting to catch a walleye of a lifetime you need to book Donovan and his crew at blackwater cats				
Tim Berkland
 
					  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

					  Had a great time with guide Ryan out on Lake Winnipeg.  Caught a few over 26" in addition to about 100+ eaters.				
Jason Arenz
 
					  Had a great time fishing with are guide Ryan he went above and beyond by cooking us shore lunch and working hard to put on us fish caught tons of eaters and are group got at least ten fish that were 25 plus including one 30				
Ian Rosenbrook
 
					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