
I heard they were finding Opals around Pearl.Īlso someplaces around the Snake they were finding some gem stones.

Now I heard that they were finding diamonds and rubies up around New Meadows but that is unconfirmed on my end,

South fork is entirely closed,Īs for gems.about the only thing you'll find locally are Garnets. Another part of the Boise River (North Fork) has a stop on it from the EPA till further notice. I know what your thinking.I'm not dredging but highbanking but Idaho puts it in the same category as dredging. The Boise River is only open to dredging down stream from Star Bridge (Star Idaho) You also have to make sure your not on somebody's claim.you could be sued/shot for claim jumping.

Idaho Small Suction Dredge Mining General Permit Idaho Department of Lands' Minerals Program - Dredge and Placer Mining
