FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October, 2004

Commission File Number:  001-31819

Gold Reserve Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

926 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 200
Spokane, Washington 99201
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover  Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   X    Form 40-F _____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in  this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3- 2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.

Yes          No    X   

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in  connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  82-____________



Filed with this Form 6-K is the following, which is incorporated herein by
reference:

99.1  Press Release
	October 18, 2004
	Gold Reserve Inc. Announces CDN$20.0 Million Bought Deal

Forward Looking Statements

The information presented or incorporated by reference in this report
contains both  historical information and forward-looking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the  United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the  United States
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). These
forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as
assumptions that, if they never  materialize, prove incorrect or materialize
other than as currently contemplated, could cause the  results of the Company
and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those  expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the  forward-looking statements, including without limitation the risk
that actual reserves may vary  considerably from estimates presently made,
the impact of currency, metal prices and metal  production volatility, the
concentration of operations and assets in Venezuela, the regulatory, 
political and economic risks associated with Venezuelan operations, our
ability to obtain  additional funding for future advancement of the Brisas
property, our dependence upon the  abilities and continued participation of
certain key employees, and the risks normally incident to  the operation and
development of mining properties. 

The words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "plan,"
"assume,"  "positioned," "may," "will," "could" and other similar expressions
that are predictions of or  indicate future events and future trends which do
not relate to historical matters, identify  forward-looking statements. Any
such forward-looking statements are not intended to give any  assurances as
to future results.

Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, and  should not infer that there has been no change in the
affairs of the Company since the date of this  report that would warrant any
modification of any forward-looking statement made in this  document, other
documents filed periodically with securities regulators or documents
presented  on our Company website. All subsequent written and oral
forward-looking statements  attributable to the Company or persons acting on
its behalf are expressly qualified in their  entirety by this notice. The
Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these 
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

Investors are urged to read the Company's filings with U.S. and Canadian
regulatory  agencies, which can be viewed on-line at www.sec.gov,
www.sedar.com or at the Company's website, www.goldreserveinc.com.
Additionally, you can request a copy directly from the Company.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has  duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Gold Reserve Inc.
(Registrant)


Date: October 22, 2004          By:
                                Name: Robert A. McGuinness
                                Title: Vice President - Finance & CFO


EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1  Press Release

NR-04-10

TORONTO, ONTARIO October 18, 2004
Gold Reserve Inc. Announces CDN$20.0 Million Bought Deal

This news release is intended for distribution in Canada only and is not
intended for distribution  to United States newswire services or
dissemination in the United States.

Gold Reserve Inc. ("Gold Reserve" or the "Company") (TSX:GRZ) announced today
that it  has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led by
["Underwriters"] under which the Underwriters have agreed to buy on a bought
deal basis 3,575,000 Units from Gold Reserve and sell to investors at a
price of CDN$5.60 per Unit, representing aggregate proceeds of
CDN$20,020,000. Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one-half of a
Common  Share Purchase Warrant of Gold Reserve. Each whole Common Share
Purchase Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share
of Gold Reserve at a price of CDN$6.50 per Common Share for a period of 24
months following the closing date of this offering.

In addition, the Company will grant the Underwriters an option, exercisable
until 24 hours prior to the Closing Date of the Offering, to purchase up to
an additional 1,786,000 Units of the Offering at the issue price.

The net proceeds from the offering will be used for the development of the
Brisas property in Bolivar State, Venezuela and for general working capital.
The offering is scheduled to close on or about November 4, 2004 and is
subject to certain conditions.

The transaction is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory and
stock exchange approvals.

The securities being offered have not been, nor will be registered under the
United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or
sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S.
persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S.
registration requirements. This release does not constitute an offer for
sale of securities in the United States.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES

Gold Reserve Inc. is a Canadian company currently completing the feasibility
study on the  Brisas gold/copper project in Southeastern Venezuela.

Information regarding Gold Reserve Inc. is located at www.goldreserveinc.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Internet - www.goldreserveinc.com
A. Douglas Belanger, President
926 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99201 USA
Tel. (509) 623-1500
Fax (509) 623-1634