In Utah you are allowed to pan in almost any stream or river on BLM or National
Forest Land.
The areas that are not accessible are those where endangered species might
be found
such as the Green, Colorado, and the San Juan river.
Dredging in Utah is allowed with a permit. You may obtain a permit from the
State Division of Water Rights.
You may contact Roddy Pirouznia at (801)538-7375 or e-mail him at: [email protected]
if you have any
questions. By 2012 Utah has changed it's view on sluicing. You may now sluice
and pan without a permit. I visited
with Roddy extensively on December 28th, 2012. He is open to suggestions and
ideas and was patient with me as
I asked many questions. The dredge permit form at this website will give you
information about many locations
in Utah which are open to permit holders. Note: the largest dredge size you
are allowed to operate in Utah
has a suction nozzle diameter of 4 inches. Here is the link to Utah's dredge
permit:
Dredging
and Sluicing Application
You may also ask someone who pursues this hobby for information, or join
a club.
Becoming a club member is an excellent way to learn the ABC's of panning and
dredging.
It also affords one a hassle free place to dredge or pan. (Both Utah gold
clubs have claims
which members may use). Utah has two gold clubs. For more information about
these clubs
click here: Gold Clubs of Utah.
Note: to pan or dredge on someone's claim you should
obtain permission first!
Updated last on 1/2/13