Bering Sea Gold

- Season 6

(2016)

This summer, with the mining grounds picked clean, the fleet bets it all on new tech, new claims, and new opportunities. Shawn must deal with dad before hitting the Bluff, Brad attempts to bring his family back together with the promise of an adventure.

With the season in full swing, every dredge must quickly adjust to new situations in order to stay on the gold. Mechanical problems plague several operations, and the Kellys try to get familiar with their new claims.

Before Shawn can head to the Bluff, he must contend with another setback on the Christine Rose. While Derek finds out what the baddest dredge in Alaska can really do, Vernon hatches a plan to steal a boat from an old enemy.

Mining is a family business, which means Father's Day in Nome has a whole new meaning. While Shawn looks to give his dad a golden gift for the inland mining operation, he pauses to pass on a dive lesson to his own son.

Corporate bosses force Zeke into an unlikely partnership. Shawn is desperate for gold, torn between his father's inland dreams and his venture on the bluff. The Kelly's hope to salvage their season. Vern finally sinks his dredge.

A lack of gold has everyone on edge. Shawn's dad breaks his word, leading to a massive family eruption. Emily gets news that could end her season. On the brink of financial ruin, Vern and Derrick risk everything to keep dredging.

After a blowup at the inland mining site has father and son on the outs, the Pomrenkes must reunite or risk losing the operation. Over at the High Noon, a grave mistake puts Derek and the dredge in danger, forcing him to call for help.

While Shawn Pomrenke prepares to head to the Bluff, his old rival, Derek McLarty, attempts to pull one over on a distracted Mr. Gold. As for Steve Pomrenke, the first cleanup of the inland mining operation will finally prove the old man right or wrong.

After a season of waiting, Shawn finally takes the Christine Rose down to the Bluff. Back in Nome, Vernon needs to hit it big or risk losing his $200,000 investment, while Zeke and Emily manage to find common ground.

Shawn returns to Nome to find Derek on his spot, setting up a showdown at the High Noon. As the final gold hauls are tallied, Steve finds out whether or not his inland dream was worth the work.

The epic 2015 summer mining season has come to an end. Steve and Shawn Pomrenke, the Kellys, Zeke Tenhoff and Emily Riedel, Derek McLarty and Vernon Adkison come to the historic Gold Dust Saloon to air their grievances and share their memories.