I have thought of it but I know you can get in deep trouble getting to close to a swimming area in a boat.
I've hunted a few spots in the Delaware and got gold. Very rocky and hard to dig in...And I'm sure there is a lot more there to be found.The Delaware River was once known for its passage too and from Philadelphia so I was going to try on the river banks. I’ve been searching old photos of the river. Pennsylvania has changed a lot over the years but Delaware and New Jersey seam the same. Ironically I was told about this forum threw a boating and fishing forum.
These spots are as trashy as they come, and watch your step too. Up north the water is not as clear, close to zero vis, a boat gets stuck and they can blow a hole several feet deep.............I've stepped off into a few.......Someday...I'm considering keeping the detector in the boat and using a rake for chains.LOVE IT. There is nothing like going to some of those sandbars after someone has held a beer bash on them. You find a lot of pull tabs .