Captain
Josh Thornton

Member since April 2019 Gainesville, United States
Background
Captain Josh has been fishing for 20 years in the area. In 2019 he decided to turn his passion into a profession and got his guiding license. He participates in 2 to 3 tournaments per month. He's also a director of Fishing with Military Heroes annual tournament and President of the North Georgia Crappie Anglers. He is also a presenter at many fishing expos including the Atlanta Boat Show. He loves spending his days on the water.
Techniques
Dock shooting and vertical jigging brush piles

Hey, I'm Captain Josh Thornton

Gainesville, United States
Background
Captain Josh has been fishing for 20 years in the area. In 2019 he decided to turn his passion into a profession and got his guiding license. He participates in 2 to 3 tournaments per month. He's also a director of Fishing with Military Heroes annual tournament and President of the North Georgia Crappie Anglers. He is also a presenter at many fishing expos including the Atlanta Boat Show. He loves spending his days on the water.
Techniques
Dock shooting and vertical jigging brush piles
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Crappie Fishing With Captain Josh

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(36 reviews)
Gainesville
trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
Half day trip with Captain Josh
Half day trip with Captain Josh
Beautiful day fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Jeremy P. W.
Chamblee, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Birthday Trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on September 1, 2023
My wife and I took my nephew as a birthday gift on a half day trip with Captain Josh and had a great time. The crappie werenโ€™t...
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Karen G. M.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful day fishing!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on May 25, 2023
Havenโ€™t fished in years. Was great to have Josh as a guide and find those crappies! He definitely knows the lake. Very enjoyable....
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Tim J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crappie fishing lake lanier

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on January 26, 2024
Be ready to dock shoot, saw a lot of fish on the graph but canโ€™t always make them bite.
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Michael P.
Gainesville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on July 24, 2023
My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Josh. Will definitely be back.
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Hairong Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on September 4, 2023
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