Testimonials

					  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 

					  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 

					  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 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 

					  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 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 

					  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 

					  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 

					  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 

					  Had a blast pulling big greenbacks through the ice.  Can't wait for next year!				
Tyler Helfrich
 
					  Great experience.  They get you on the fish.  The guides are courteous and personable and just all around fun.  It makes for a good day.				
Marsha Johnson
 
					  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

					  Awesome day with Colin! (James patti) lots of fish and saw 4 over 26”! Warm in the hut in -20 plus windchill was beauty.				
Lambert Henry
 
					  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
 
					  Great people they know where the big fish are and put you on them and show you how to catch them. We caught many fish over 8 lbs and out largest was 32 inches. We are planning our next trip back.				
Dave Danielson

					  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
 

					  Great guides that know how to catch big fish.  They work to put clients on fish and the type of people you want to do business with!  Absolutely the ones you want to take a Lake Winnipeg Greenback adventure fishing trip with and learn about the lake and fish and the experience, top notch!				
Terry Panbecker
 

					  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
 