EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-105974 of Gasco Energy,  Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 31, 2004
appearing in this  Current  Report on Form 8-K/A of Gasco  Energy,  Inc.


/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Denver, Colorado

April 12, 2004