Mississippi is not the best state to prospect for gold. No commercial gold mining has taken place within the state, and only small bits of flour gold have been found in the creeks and rivers running through the state. This is not to say that you cannot find gold while detecting in Mississippi, but do not expect the mother lode!  Most gold found within the state has been placer gold, which is typically found while panning. If you have a sensitive metal detector, you may be able to find some smaller pieces of gold in the creeks and rivers. There is limited information on where to find gold in the state, but any river or creek that flows into the state from Alabama may have some gold. Alabama is known for gold mining during the 1800s and some nuggets and flakes may flow into Mississippi.