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
(43 reviews)
Dawsonville
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
May fishing trip
Crappie Fishing
Half day trip with Captain Josh
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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
77%
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James J.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 17, 2025
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Tim B.
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   Morning Trip on April 3, 2023
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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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Steffani B.
Buford, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip on March 6, 2023
Definitely worth it and we will be back!!! We felt super comfortable as 2 females going. Josh took us where the fish were and...
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Karen G. M.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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