Testimonials

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 1, 2016

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  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

M2572XXpeterm
October 11, 2022

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. ... read more

Carl G
June 1, 2018

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  Had a fantastic time. My partner and I had a boat / guide booked for a 6 hr trip, caught over 80 cats over 30”. Absolutely amazing. James, (Paddy),... read more

oilman2016
August 1, 2021

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  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

Raymond B
July 14, 2016

    positive review  Had a great time fishing with Donavon! Top notch service and a great personality! Thanks again!

    Jason Tjader Avatar Jason Tjader
    February 18, 2017

    positive review  Amazing People to fish with!!

    Kent Popham Avatar Kent Popham
    March 12, 2019

    positive review  Had an awesome ice fishing trip with Brad. Caught tons of big walleye.

    Randal Zimmerman Avatar Randal Zimmerman
    January 2, 2020

    positive review  Went up there for two day 19 master anglers. The boys were spot on.

    Brent Beelner Avatar Brent Beelner
    February 26, 2018

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

    Dallas Campbell Avatar Dallas Campbell
    August 12, 2019

    positive review  This year is trip 4 with Blackwater cats excellent trips highly recommended

    Kurt Weiser Avatar Kurt Weiser
    February 23, 2018

    positive review  Unreal guide lead us right to the monster catfish fishing got a little slow but no worries he knows all the good spots to get us right back on the bite great trip would recommend to anyone

    Justin Fodchuk Avatar Justin Fodchuk
    July 2, 2018

    positive review  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 Reinink Avatar Lambert Henry Reinink
    December 29, 2017

    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