Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last September 6, 1979 Best: dawn, day, dusk Soldier Lake fishing
Soldier Lake fishing: not stocked since October 18, 1989. It was stocked with Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 18, 1989
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1979
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 14.5
Fish at Soldier Lake
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last September 6, 1979 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last October 18, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk How Soldier Lake is stocked
About 379 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1979
5,000
Fish stocked in 1989
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 1989 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | – | report |
| September 6, 1979 | Bluegill | 5,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Strongs
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
USFS Soldier Lake Campground surrounds this Hiawatha National Forest lake, 1 mile south of M-28 on Forest Road 3138. Boats are carried in, under 100 ft; the lake is used for non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. Two sandy beaches and picnic areas have vault toilets and water.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Soldier Lake?
Fishing Soldier Lake is as likely for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked September 6, 1979. Largemouth Bass was last stocked October 18, 1989.
When is Soldier Lake stocked?
Not stocked since October 18, 1989. About 379 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 7 lakes in Chippewa County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1979 and 1989.
How do you get on Soldier Lake?
The nearest town is Strongs. Facilities include camping and restrooms. USFS Soldier Lake Campground surrounds this Hiawatha National Forest lake, 1 mile south of M-28 on Forest Road 3138. Boats are carried in, under 100 ft; the lake is used for non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing. Two sandy beaches and picnic areas have vault toilets and water.
Which lakes near Soldier Lake were stocked more recently?
High Banks Lake (1.1 mi), Walker Lake (5.9 mi), Naomikong Pond (9.2 mi), Naomikong Lake (9.6 mi), and Frenchman Lake (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Walker Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.