Testimonials

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

douglasp636
March 26, 2017

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  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

_lunacr55
July 23, 2016

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

Aren08
June 1, 2017

star rating  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

star rating  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

cowboy1881
November 16, 2015

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

    positive review  Amazing People to fish with!!

    Kent Popham Avatar Kent Popham
    March 12, 2019

    positive review  I wanted to thank Donovan and James for an excellent trip. Despite the fishing being slow by all accounts, James worked hard to find the fish, and we put 37 in the boat. The biggest was 37.5", with multiple fish over 34". Highly recommended.

    Darcy Elliott Avatar Darcy Elliott
    August 30, 2017

    positive review  Had a great time with guide Ryan out on Lake Winnipeg. Caught a few over 26" in addition to about 100+ eaters.

    Jason Arenz Avatar Jason Arenz
    January 29, 2017

    positive review  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 Avatar Joe Volk
    February 25, 2018

    positive review  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 VanLaere Avatar Marsha Johnson VanLaere
    January 24, 2018

    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
    July 13, 2019

    positive review  Had a great time with the guys this morning! Thanks for the great time and experience Donovan!

    Arick Scherr Avatar Arick Scherr
    July 6, 2018

    positive review  Great fishing with Ryan Beck! 9 masters 4 guys 2 days, biggest 30”. He flat out knows how to put you on fish! Thanks for the great time.

    Tom Schonert Avatar Tom Schonert
    March 23, 2018

    positive review  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 Avatar Terry Panbecker
    February 24, 2019