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
(47 reviews)
Dawsonville
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Trips from US $350

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Great guide. Knowledgeable and courteous
My Georgia trip
My Georgia trip
+24
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
79%
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Rick J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My Georgia trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Trip on March 27, 2026
I had a great time fishing with Josh. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable and very experienced at what he does. I would recommend him...
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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   NEW  Morning Trip on March 30, 2026
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Paul P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Trip on March 26, 2026
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Brien S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on May 6, 2025
We caught 17 fish and the Captain kept us on them. They eventually just played around our bait and the bite was off. Amazing...
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Patrick W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 3, 2026
Above expectations good time !
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