How can i try to find small pieces of gold if i live near a creek?

Question

well i was just wondering cus sometimes i go for walks through the canyon and down to the creek, and was wondering if there is places you might find little small pieces of gold and stuff? does the water have to be running, or could it be dry? in the creek. and how do i look for it?

Answer 1

Check this site out.  http://www.49ermike.com/dc/dcboard.php it is a lot of fun.

But a word of caution check with  your local fish and wild life office first to see what the rules are. The environmentalists have made a mess of panning for gold. No sense getting in trouble.

There is gold in most mountain streams you Just have to know where to look. Check this out. http://mrdata.usgs.gov/website/MRData-US...

Answer 2

get a shovel dig up some dirt and get a pan a sifting pan and put water plus some dirt in it the shake it and the gold should form twords the bottom and the sides of the pan

Answer 3

You could try panning, if you're in a gold rich area. As for me, I'm too lazy for that, I use a metal detector.

Answer 4

Below is a link to a page with many links on how to pan for gold.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how...