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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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
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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
79%
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Robby R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 28, 2025
My wife and I went out with Capt Josh today and had a great time. He really takes time to teach you and put us on the fish....
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Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 3, 2023
Tim B. recommends Crappie Fishing With Captain Josh
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Frank N.
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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Crappie Fishing

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 9, 2025
Had a great time and brought home a nice bunch of crappie. It was a privilege to fish with Captain Josh and learn from the...
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Fred G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on April 10, 2025
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Jeremy P. W.
Chamblee, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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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