Gold Rush: White Water (2018–2025)

1. S01E01Between Craziness & InsanityJanuary 19, 2018 6.0The Dakota Boys return to McKinley Creek to dive for millions in gold. But the fierce Alaskan winter has destroyed their mining equipment. T
2. S01E02First GoldJanuary 26, 2018 8.0'The Dakota Boys' launch their gold dredge. Fred dives in the raging white water, and despite running out of air, the 72-year-old veteran su
3. S01E03Dredge DownFebruary 2, 2018 7.0The first gold nugget promises a monster payday; Dustin dives into the danger zone, a torrent where the current moves rocks, and a rogue bou
4. S01E04Boulder BattlesFebruary 16, 2018 6.0Fred's ex-boss, Todd Hoffman, has invested $50,000 in the Dakota Boy's operation and makes a surprise visit in a chopper.
5. S01E05Inland TsunamiFebruary 23, 2018 7.073-year-old Dakota Fred gets married for the fourth time and a landslide upstream threatens to unleash a wall of water that could destroy th
6. S01E06Season's bestHypothermiaMarch 2, 2018 9.5The Dakota Boys' desperate bid to hit bedrock gold is thwarted when 73-year-old Fred's heating system fails mid-dive and he's is overcome by
7. S01E07The GraboidMarch 16, 2018—The Dakota Boys are digging down to bedrock gold but when they hit the biggest boulder of the season Dustin is forced to rig a new mechanica
8. S01E08End of DaysMarch 23, 2018 6.0A flash flood racing down McKinley Creek threatens to kill the crew and destroy their operation, but the Dakota Boys still manage to find mo

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestThe Dakotas Strike BackJanuary 4, 2019 7.8Television's most dangerous gold mining is back. The Dakota Boys double down on everything including crew, locations, and equipment, while t
2. S02E02Burned AliveJanuary 11, 2019 7.0Equipment failure leaves one crew member with life-threatening burns, while the advantage of having two dredges up and running proves succes
3. S02E03When Bears AttackJanuary 18, 2019 7.0A hungry and aggressive apex predator tears through the miners' camp, forcing the crew members to come together to find a solution; the crew
4. S02E04Too Close for ComfortJanuary 25, 2019 7.0Fred and Dustin disagree on where to find the gold and dig separate holes. But, a fierce confrontation jeopardises the entire operation.
5. S02E05The Nugget TrapFebruary 1, 2019 6.0The Dakota Boys finally discover a rich nugget trap but inadvertently risk the life of a crew member.
6. S02E06McKinley, We Have A ProblemFebruary 8, 2019 7.3Finding their biggest gold nugget of the season is a great sign, but soon enough heavy rain means flooding, and, despite the danger, the Dak
7. S02E07Sacrifice & SabotageFebruary 15, 2019 5.0After being rescued from the water, Dustin is forced to look for a new mine site due to the flood, but he soon finds out that the McKinley s
8. S02E08LandslideFebruary 22, 2019 6.0Digging deeper than ever, the crew sees no sign of the promised bedrock gold; just when the crew starts to question Dustin's leadership, his
9. S02E09The Widow MakerMarch 1, 2019 7.0The 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-c
10. S02E10Gold StrikeMarch 8, 2019—The group cleans up and does a final gold weigh-in for the season. Meanwhile, Dustin leads the crew to a new mine site that quickly proves t
11. S02E11Diving DeeperMarch 22, 2019—The Dakota Boys and their crew members reflect on their wild season and look ahead to what's next.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Two Teams, One DreamNovember 8, 2019 6.0Fred and Dustin Hurt decide to split up in their hunt for gold in the raging waters of Alaska's Chilkat mountains. While Fred has an ideal s
2. S03E02The Pound ZoneNovember 15, 2019 9.5Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one of Alaska's wildest c
3. S03E03No Guts, No Glory HolesNovember 22, 2019—Fred and his crew return to the glory hole to complete unfinished business. Dustin's crew strikes gold, but are blocked by massive boulders
4. S03E04Enter the SuperclawNovember 29, 2019—The Dakota boys bank their first gold hauls of the season. Dustin invents a custom super claw to remove massive boulders from his plunge poo
5. S03E05Birthday GoldDecember 6, 2019 9.5Dustin's crew is left shorthanded after an unlikely injury, forcing him to take a calculated risk that nearly turns deadly. After his luck t
6. S03E06Season's bestThe Gold CaveDecember 13, 2019 10.0Dustin discovers a secret gold cave that could hold millions. Fred and his crew head upstream into a mini-waterfall to find a huge deposit o
7. S03E07Nugget HeavenDecember 20, 2019—Dustin Hurt hits bedrock and a pile of nuggets at Rainbow's End. Fred chases the gold upstream into a dangerous new spot, forcing him to ret
8. S03E08Thunder FallsJanuary 3, 2020—Dustin's on the best ground he's dredged when a new discovery opens the door to even more gold. Fred faces a life-and-death situation openin
9. S03E09End Of The RainbowJanuary 17, 2020 8.5Dustin cleans up with his biggest gold haul yet. At Thunder Falls, engine failure and giant boulders block Fred's path to gold, and as the p
10. S03E10CliffhangerJanuary 24, 2020—Dustin takes a gamble to return to a spot just above McKinley Falls for the remainder of the season, but while moving his dredge down the si
11. S03E11Rockfall RavineJanuary 31, 2020 10.0Fred fires his dredge back up and lands his biggest gold haul of the year. Dustin faces an uncertain future and Carlos makes a surprising di
12. S03E12Hands Full Of GoldFebruary 7, 2020 10.0Dakota Fred taps out Thunder Falls with his biggest gold haul. Dustin hits the nugget jackpot at Rockfall Ravine.
13. S03E13Royal FlushFebruary 14, 2020—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Come Hell or High WaterNovember 13, 2020—A late start to the season shortens their mining window and with record snowfall melt the crew faces the most dangerous conditions ever. Dus
2. S04E02Good As GoldNovember 20, 2020 9.5The Dakota Boys race against time and put their new crew members to the test to rebuild their mine sites and haul heavy equipment to the Tri
3. S04E03Swallowed UpNovember 27, 2020—Carlos, Dustin and James battle the fastest and most violent rapids they've ever dove in. They must engineer a way to slow the rapids down o
4. S04E04Enter the Mammoth ClawDecember 4, 2020 9.5Dustin's crew is finally down to virgin ground but discovers their equipment is no match for the giant boulders at Rockfall Ravine, so Wes f
5. S04E05Season's bestFistful of NuggetsDecember 11, 2020 10.0Dustin's gamble of investing his life savings into these claims is pays off after Carlos removes a monster boulder and finds chunky nuggets.
6. S04E06Rookie MistakesDecember 18, 2020—On a gold streak, Dustin dives deeper than ever and uncovers the largest obstacle of his career. New recruit Scott finally gets the opportun
7. S04E07Happy EndingsJanuary 8, 2021—Dustin calls on local legend "The Pirate" for help cracking a boulder blocking him from the richest ground of his life. After Fred is forced
8. S04E08Dustin to the RescueJanuary 22, 2021—Fred turns to his son Dustin for help when he uncovers a giant overhanging boulder at The Trifecta on the side wall that threatens to kill a
9. S04E09Depths Of DespairJanuary 29, 2021 8.0The Dakota Boys are close to a huge gold cleanup; Ryan faces his worst fears as he dives deeper than ever into a crumbling, narrow 14-foot h
10. S04E10Ride Or DieFebruary 5, 2021—With their richest site picked clean, Dustin and crew move upstream to "The Chute" a promising, yet dangerous site with rapids stronger than
11. S04E11A Special Kind of CrazyFebruary 12, 2021—At his new dive site Dustin’s life is endangered after being overpowered by raging white water. After heavy rain, Fred’s crew has a deadly e
12. S04E12In Too DeepFebruary 19, 2021—Dustin risks the remainder of his season on an ambitious move upstream to raging waters in a quest to add to his record-breaking gold haul;
13. S04E13Under PressureFebruary 26, 2021—Dustin’s crew make an exciting discovery that pushes them to test their limits. Fred’s crew is dangerously deep and under pressure to get do
14. S04E14Buried AliveMarch 5, 2021—An early winter storm turns McKinley Creek into a raging torrent. Unwilling to call it quits, Dustin and his crew prepare for their toughest
15. S04E15To The EdgeMarch 12, 2021—Determined to add to his season's record-breaking gold haul, Dustin pushes his luck to the very edge, as a freak accident sends him hurtling

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Roll of the IceNovember 5, 2021—Dustin takes the biggest gamble of this life and Fred drops a bombshell.
2. S05E02Fresh BloodNovember 12, 2021—Dustin puts his money and reputation on the line, doubling down on two claims at once for the chance at a life-changing payday. Doubling the
3. S05E03Shake UpNovember 19, 2021—Under extreme pressure to get his first gold of the season, Dustin pushes both crews to their limits at one of the world's most dangerous mi
4. S05E04Who's the BossNovember 26, 2021—Dustin makes a surprise announcement that divides the crew. Fred returns to McKinley Creek with a lead on new ground, rumoured to be the hom
5. S05E05Groundbreaking GoldDecember 3, 2021—Fred opens the door to a new site. After a bust-up with Fred, Kayla makes a discovery that will change the course of their entire season.
6. S05E06Boiling PointDecember 10, 2021—Fred celebrates his 78th birthday by diving for gold. Kayla's crew is on a hot streak, but their luck runs out as tensions between crew memb
7. S05E07Gamblin' ManDecember 17, 2021—In a bid to rescue his season, Dustin plans a daring double dive to get gold. Meanwhile, Kayla's crew struggles to adapt after losing a crew
8. S05E08Hard Times at House RockJanuary 14, 2022—In an act of sheer desperation, Dustin Hurt gambles his future on a dangerous mining strategy.
9. S05E09Cut And RunJanuary 21, 2022—Dustin makes a controversial decision that changes the course of the entire season. Kayla makes a desperate attempt at uncovering a life-cha
10. S05E10Robbery At House RockJanuary 28, 2022—Kayla's two dredge operation is on track to hit paydirt, but Dustin is forced to jeopardize her success for the greater good of Dustin's exp
11. S05E11Curse of the Gold GodsFebruary 11, 2022—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
12. S05E12BlackoutFebruary 18, 2022—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 dangerou
13. S05E13The MotherloadFebruary 25, 2022—Dustin is within inches of bedrock gold at the Chute, but intense pressure causes one crewmember to crack. Kayla battles the mammoth dive si
14. S05E14Risk vs. RewardMarch 4, 2022—After his biggest single day gold haul ever, Dustin and his crew double down on a new site, a treacherous plunge pool called the Dog Leg. Up
15. S05E15A Golden OpportunityMarch 11, 2022—Dakota Fred and his son Dustin risk their lives to find a fortune in gold nuggets, taking them deep beneath the waters of one of Alaska’s wi
16. S05E16The Last StandMarch 18, 2022—Dustin and his team work the ferocious dogleg before winter freezes them out for the end of season.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Fortune Favors the BoldNovember 11, 2022—Dustin Hurt faces a dilemma: risk his life and financial ruin by purchasing and mining one of the most legendary and inhospitable claims in
2. S06E02Into the UnknownNovember 18, 2022—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 inh
3. S06E03Airboat AccidentNovember 25, 2022—With vital supplies running dangerously low at their remote Nugget Creek claim, Dustin attempts the impossible. Meanwhile, Kayla tackles the
4. S06E04Dakota Fred Takes ChargeDecember 2, 2022—Battling the raging whitewater at Nugget Creek, Dustin and crew must build a safe harbor for their dredge. Meanwhile, legendary miner Fred H
5. S06E05Homemade Highway to HellDecember 9, 2022—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
6. S06E06Fueling the PressureDecember 16, 2022—Out of fuel and out of options, Dustin risks his life on a resupply mission, navigating the raging Alaskan white water in the driver seat of
7. S06E07At War with a WidowmakerDecember 23, 2022—With a widowmaker looming over the dive site, Dustin takes a new dredging approach that lands him in the path of Nugget Creek's roughest wat
8. S06E08Explosion at Nugget CreekDecember 30, 2022—A storm tears through Nugget Creek, putting dive sites and dredges in severe jeopardy. Mounting pressure causes a potentially season-ending

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Missing In ActionApril 14, 2023—With Dustin M.I.A., the crew takes matters into their hands, hellbent on getting to the gold on Nugget Creek; bad blood between crew members
2. S07E02Total AnnihilationApril 21, 2023—In the aftermath of a 40-year storm, Dustin and Kayla return to their claims to find them completely unrecognizable. But amid destruction co
3. S07E034-Ounce NuggetApril 28, 2023—Weeks of battling Mother Nature has the crew at Nugget Creek running on empty -- but seeing a 4-ounce nugget is all the motivation Dustin ne
4. S07E04Blood Red White WaterMay 5, 2023—The collapse of a snow bridge sends a tidal wave of water ripping through Nugget Creek, leaving Dustin and his crew directly in its path. Ru
5. S07E05Risky BusinessMay 12, 2023—In desperate need to find gold, both crews must dive to survive, leading them to make risky decisions that almost cost crew members their li
6. S07E06Mouth of the DragonMay 19, 2023—Last week's gold haul has the miners seeing nothing but dollar signs -- and they are venturing straight into the mouth of the dragon on a qu
7. S07E07In Death's ShadowMay 26, 2023—Dakota Fred locks horns with a 50-ton monster in the ultimate treasure hunt for life-changing gold; Dustin's crew refuses to yield to the lo
8. S07E08Hell from the HeavensJune 2, 2023—A monster typhoon is on a collision course with Nugget Creek, threatening to rip the gold from Dustin's grip. With both crews on the verge o
9. S07E09Judgment DayJune 9, 2023—After a record breaking typhoon tore through Nugget Creek, both crews make a final attempt to claim legendary nuggets. But more storms loom,

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01A Tragic BeginningMarch 8, 2024 6.0A heartbreaking revelation sends shockwaves through the crew as they tackle their toughest dive site yet in search of millions in gold
2. S08E02Gold Out of the GateMarch 8, 2024 4.0Reeling from tragic news, Dustin and the miners fight to get a diver in the water earlier than ever before, and their determination is rewar
3. S08E03Trench WarfareMarch 15, 2024—On the gold and desperate for more, Dustin Hurt and his intrepid band of brothers engage in trench warfare as they chase the pay streak up N
4. S08E04A Dying WishMarch 22, 2024—Dustin departs Nugget Creek when he's needed most to attend Dakota Fred's 80th birthday celebration. With Dustin away, the miners turn to qu
5. S08E05Fred Hurt ForeverMarch 29, 2024—Devastating news about legendary miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt strikes Nugget Creek, sending shockwaves through the mine site. Dustin is forced t
6. S08E06Fred's Golden GiftApril 5, 2024—The loss of legendary gold miner "Dakota" Fred Hurt has the miners reeling. But their determination as they push on to honor Fred's legacy p
7. S08E07Unfinished BusinessApril 12, 2024—After a record find, Dustin knows many more of those six-ounce nuggets are within reach, leading him into a rematch with the deadly site tha
8. S08E08Welcome to My NightmareApril 19, 2024—An airboat accident could end this record-breaking season, and severe weather could make matters worse.
9. S08E09$70,000 NuggetApril 26, 2024—With winter closing in and bedrock still far out of reach, the miners turn to the late Fred Hurt for help solving the problem. A major dredg
10. S08E10Dustin's White WhaleMay 3, 2024—A mysterious white boulder dubbed "Moby" could be the gateway to more monster nuggets, but Mother Nature throws Dustin a sucker punch -- she
11. S08E11Get Rich or Die TryingMay 10, 2024—Feeling the squeeze of winter's grip tightening around them, desperation pushes the miners a step too far in their search for millions in go
12. S08E12Dancing With DeathMay 17, 2024—Mother Nature serves Dustin an eviction notice. With a season-ending blizzard in the forecast, the miners must push past their limits to add

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Chasing WaterfallsApril 25, 2025 10.0In the season premiere, Dustin and his loyal crew head deep into the remote Alaskan wilderness on their most ambitious, difficult, and dange
2. S09E02Season-Ending BlowMay 2, 2025—Dustin disappears after a season-ending injury, leaving the crew to save their skyline with a risky "break it to fix it" plan. The new, but
3. S09E03"Man Overboard"May 9, 2025 10.0On the gold, Dustin's crew inches closer to a monster payday. On a resupply mission to civilization, Wes goes missing after a life-threateni
4. S09E04Fight for Your LifeMay 16, 2025—Mine Boss Dustin Hurt mounts an emergency rescue mission on the deadly Tsirku River. Meanwhile his crippling debts and lack of gold force hi
5. S09E05Love and WarMay 23, 2025—Dustin and his crew reach their boiling points as exhaustion and the lack of gold at The Wall lead to a world-class fallout. Dustin is force
6. S09E06Grave DiggersMay 30, 2025—After months of hard work Dustin and his crew have nothing but bruises to show for it. Now under the scorching Alaskan sun, Dustin must make
7. S09E07The Beginning of the EndJune 6, 2025—Dustin hits rock bottom as he's forced to abandon The Wall dive site after spending all season digging down a deadly 20 feet. The crew finds
8. S09E08Mutiny at Nugget CreekJune 13, 2025—Desperate to find gold and save his mining career -- Dustin Hurt is ready to risk the lives of his entire crew by chasing gold at the bottom
9. S09E09When Darkness FallsJune 20, 2025—A darkness descends on Nugget Creek as mine boss Dustin searches for a Plan B. But his crew may be onto something at their new mine site. Af
10. S09E10Winter Waits for No ManJune 27, 2025—As winter starts to show its teeth, Dustin and his crew fight to find bedrock and the $100,000 in gold he needs to avoid selling his claims.
11. S09E11Broken and StrandedJuly 11, 2025—After an airboat disaster, Dustin and his crew are stranded in the wilderness; as supplies start to dwindle, the crew is stretched to their
12. S09E12The Last StandJuly 18, 2025—Low on fuel and facing failure, Dustin’s crew races against winter to get to the bottom of Nugget Creek. Exhausted and close to breaking poi

Season 9 ranked & reviewed