placer gold

Finding gold in rivers starts with reading the water, not digging randomly. Where gold settles in creeks, how to read bends, and when to go.

Placer gold is loose gold deposited in streams and rivers by water. Learn how it forms, the different types, where it collects, and how to find it.

Learn how to pan for gold with this step-by-step guide covering technique, equipment, where to find gold, laws by state, and how much beginners actually find.