Captain
Josh Cox

Member since January 2024 Marathon, United States
Background
I fell in love with the blue water and the offshore fishing atmosphere after catching my 1st Mahi! From there on, I wanted to learn everything when it came to catching offshore fish. I'm a Navy Veteran, Firefighter/Paramedic as well.
Techniques
Trolling is my favorite

Hey, I'm Captain Josh Cox

Marathon, United States
Background
I fell in love with the blue water and the offshore fishing atmosphere after catching my 1st Mahi! From there on, I wanted to learn everything when it came to catching offshore fish. I'm a Navy Veteran, Firefighter/Paramedic as well.
Techniques
Trolling is my favorite
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(42 reviews)
Marathon
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Trips from US $800

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Bruce W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 13, 2025
Captain Josh is the most straight up and honest guide I have ever booked, bar none. He didnโ€™t waste time riding around hoping...
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Edward C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Taters with gravy!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 29, 2025
Great time with Capt. Josh, mani-mahi hitting it hard and took some nice fish, about 16 from 22 inches to 28 inches. Finishing...
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Tj H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 4, 2025
Captain Josh got us on the yellow tail and everybody got a catch, even some that had never fished before. He was very patient...
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Garrett C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Southern Son Charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 17, 2025
We are from Oregon and are normal fishing for Chinook Salmon. I had a blast with my wife and brother fishing and catching Mahi...
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John L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Afternoon with SouThern Sons!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 15, 2024
Captain Josh was fantastic! From the super nice equipment to the fish. We were on Blackfin Tuna from the jump on the Hump....
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