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CALIFORNIA
MOTHER LODE

The 1848 Gold Rush changed the world. Today, heritage sites and public access rivers allow a new generation to find their own piece of history in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

California Fine Gold Specimen
Authentic 1849 Sector Legacy
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American River

"The birthplace of the gold rush. Multiple forks offer excellent public panning access."

Alluvial Type: Heavy

Mother Lode

"A 120-mile stretch of the Sierra Nevada foothills containing some of the richest lode gold in the world."

Alluvial Type: Heavy

Yuba River

"Famous for high-quality alluvial gold and beautiful scenic prospecting spots."

Alluvial Type: Heavy
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SECTOR: BLM

California Claim Intel

Detailed claim counts for historic Mother Lode and Northern Sierra counties.

Nevada

COUNTY
Primary: Deep Lead / Quartz Reef

LODE ASSETS

1,200

PLACER ASSETS

850

TOTAL ACTIVE

2,050

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El Dorado

COUNTY
Primary: American River Placer

LODE ASSETS

950

PLACER ASSETS

1,100

TOTAL ACTIVE

2,050

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Placer

COUNTY
Primary: Foresthill Divide / Yuba

LODE ASSETS

700

PLACER ASSETS

1,400

TOTAL ACTIVE

2,100

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Data sourced directly from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) MLRS System. Figures represent recorded proofs of labor and active maintenance fees for the current assessment year.
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RIVER
EXTRACTION

"California river bedrock is notorious for deep cracks. We suggest high-frequency VLF gold detectors and specialized sniping gear for the American River."

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Dredging Protocol

A statewide moratorium on suction dredging remains in effect. Unauthorized dredging carries significant fines. Hand-panning and sluicing (under 3ft) remain permitted on most BLM and Forest Service territories. Verify status at the CDFW Portal.

LEVERAGE
THE MOTHER LODE

"The 1849 rush built empires. Protect your legacy by converting hard work into physical bullion or institutional gold exposure."

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The Digger's Code

  • Backfill all holes before you leave.
  • Pack out all your trash.
  • Respect fence lines and gates.

Legal Disclaimer

Land access rights, safety conditions, and public fossicking zones change. You are solely responsible for verifying regulations with local authorities (DOC/Council/BLM) and assessing river safety before visiting. Paystreak.io accepts no liability for injury, fines, or trespassing. Never dig on private land without explicit permission.

✓ Information last verified: January 2026