Captain
Josh Thornton

Member since April 2019 Dawsonville, 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

Dawsonville, 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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Crappie Fishing With Captain Josh

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Dawsonville
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Best Trip Ever!!...Josh was so knowledgeable and fun, we definitely will be going back.
Best Trip Ever!!...Josh was so knowledgeable and fun, we definitely will be going back.
Best Trip Ever!!...Josh was so knowledgeable and fun, we definitely will be going back.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Rick J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My Georgia trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 27, 2026
I had a great time fishing with Josh. He’s very knowledgeable and very experienced at what he does. I would recommend him...
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Alisha M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Trip Ever!!...Josh was so knowledgeable and fun, we definitely will be going back.

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on June 5, 2026
We caught Crappie, Catfish and Bass, it is our anniversary and fishing is one of the things we love to to do together. Josh...
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Jeremy P. W.
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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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on May 15, 2026
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Gary H.
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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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on May 6, 2026
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Joe P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide. Knowledgeable and courteous

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 30, 2026
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