Soldier Lake

Soldier Lake is one of 4 lakes in the Soldier Lake Complex. The other three are Long Lake, Soldier Annex and Tremain Lake. The road to Soldier Lake can be see just before you reach Long Lake. Tremain Lake Drys up frequently.



If the fish aren't biting in one of these lakes, you can always try another. Not only will you be helping your chances by changing location, but each of these bodies of water is known for producing a different species of fish. The three shallow lakes in this group serve forest visitors as places to set up a primitive camp and go fishing. Soldier's Lake provides good fishing for bass and catfish. Soldier's Annex Lake is better known for its catfish, although blue gill can also be caught here. Soldier Lake is the only one of the three that is stocked with trout but is also good for walleye and catfish. Many forest visitors come here to set up primitive camps and enjoy other forest activities besides fishing, such as off highway vehicle riding and wildlife watching. The lakes are located in an area of open grasslands dotted with pinyon and juniper trees. -Coconino National Forest

GPS:

Latitude: 34° 47' 53.1" N Longitude: 111° 13' 50.9" W

Phone Numbers for more information::

Flagstaff Game and Fish Phone: (602) 789-3701

Restrictions/Season of Use:

Soldier Lake is open all year but check with the Coconino Forest in Winter for Road closer

Road Conditions:

rocky 4 wheel height clearance vehicle is recommended for both Soldier and Soldiers Annex Lakes

Land Ownership:

Coconino National Forest

Ranger Station/District:

Mogollon Rim Ranger District

Entrance Fees/Permits:

There is no fee for Soldier Lake

Elevation:

6700 feet

Max Surface Acres:

30

Average Depth:

15 plus feet.

Boat/Engine Restrictions:

single electrics only on Soldier Lakes.

Boats to Rent:

No

Swimming:

No

Camping:

There are no developed campgrounds at these lakes. The nearest developed campground is Soldier Lake Campground which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are places to tent camp on the two main roads leading to the lake.

Barrier free Access:

Yes

Trailer Spaces:

No

Electricity:

No

Launching Area:

Primitive

Water Skiing:

No

Cleaning Stations:

No

Marinas:

No marinas at Soldier Lake

You can go through Payson if you leaving Phoenix to get to Soldier Lake off Lake Mary Road or Or from Phoenix going north on Hwy 87, turn west (left) on FR 211 about a quarter mile north of the Soldier Lake office (about milepost 300). Turn right about 3.5 miles at the FR 82 intersection and then 12 miles to the lake. Or from Flagstaff: Drive 48 miles south of Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn east (left) on FR 211. Follow FR 211 about 8 miles to FR 82 then turn left (north) 12 miles to Soldier Lake. You will pass Long Lake to the very back turn left and there will be signs to Soldier Lake or right before you get to Long Lake you will see the road to Soldiers Annex.