Gold Rush: White Water

10 Best Episodes of Gold Rush: White Water

Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Gold Rush: White Water - S5E15

#15 - A Golden Opportunity (Season 5 - Episode 15)

Dustin prospects new ground. Fred leads the crews as the creek rages.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 142 votes.

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#14 - Into the Unknown (Season 6 - Episode 2)

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Dustin's new Nugget Creek claim is said to hold life-changing deposits of gold, but Dustin and his crew must survive the most remote and inhospitable corners of Alaska to get it.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 131 votes.

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#13 - The Widow Maker (Season 2 - Episode 9)

The Dakota boys are dredging towards a nugget trap they believe holds a jackpot of gold. After a rough season, this could this be the life-changing fortune they desperately need.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 193 votes.

Gold Rush: White Water - S6E1

#12 - Fortune Favors the Bold (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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Dustin Hurt faces a dilemma: risk his life and financial ruin by purchasing and mining one of the most legendary and inhospitable claims in Alaska or play it safe in the white water of McKinley Creek.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 144 votes.

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#11 - Curse of the Gold Gods (Season 5 - Episode 11)

With just a month left of the season, both crews are closing in on bedrock gold. But a life-threatening accident at Dustin's site forces his crew out of the water, while Kayla's crew battles an impenetrable obstacle.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 137 votes.

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#10 - Enter the Superclaw (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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The Dakota boys bank their first gold hauls of the season. Dustin invents a custom super claw to remove massive boulders from his plunge pool. Fred and his crew are confronted by a deadly cable malfunction.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 186 votes.

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#9 - Blackout (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Just inches from bedrock and a potential life-changing payday at the Chute, Dustin Hurt and his crew are forced to dive in the most dangerous conditions they've ever faced.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 141 votes.

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#8 - Hands Full of Gold (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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Dakota Fred taps out Thunder Falls with his biggest gold haul. Dustin hits the nugget jackpot at Rockfall Ravine.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 181 votes.

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#7 - Homemade Highway to Hell (Season 6 - Episode 5)

A medical emergency threatens to end the season before it begins. Meanwhile, Kayla fights to gain access to her new claim, by building a 400-foot walkway into the sheer cliffs high above Nugget Creek.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 104 votes.

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#6 - Rockfall Ravine (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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Fred fires his dredge back up and lands his biggest gold haul of the year. Dustin faces an uncertain future and Carlos makes a surprising discovery at the new dive site.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 178 votes.

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#5 - Buried Alive (Season 4 - Episode 14)

An early winter storm turns McKinley Creek into a raging torrent. Unwilling to call it quits, Dustin and his crew prepare for their toughest battle yet. At the trifecta, Fred's worst fears come true as the walls of his dive hole come crashing down on him.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 129 votes.

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#4 - Cut and Run (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Dustin Hurt makes a shocking and controversial decision that changes the course of his entire season. Kayla makes a desperate plea to double her chances at uncovering a life-changing pile of gold.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 129 votes.

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#3 - Dakota Fred Takes Charge (Season 6 - Episode 4)

Battling the raging whitewater at Nugget Creek, Dustin and crew must build a safe harbor for their dredge. Meanwhile, legendary miner Fred Hurt returns to help solve the mystery of the pilings gold.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 115 votes.

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#2 - A Tragic Beginning (Season 7 - Episode 1)

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A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of millions in gold

The episode was rated 7.91 from 77 votes.

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#1 - Royal Flush (Season 3 - Episode 13)

The Dakota boys finish out their season with a record gold haul. Fred discovers a pocket of gold above Thunder Falls. Two miles away, Dustin battles a boulder field. Despite heavy rainfall and raging waters The Dakota Boys find their biggest nugget.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 178 votes.

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