| Cover | May 09, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 09, 2024 |
| Securities Act File Number | 811-21982 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001380936 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-5997403 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 227 West Monroe Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
| City Area Code | 312 |
| Local Phone Number | 827-0100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest |
| Trading Symbol | GOF |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| N-2 | May 09, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001380936 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 811-21982 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Registrant Name | Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 227 West Monroe Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60606 |
| City Area Code | 312 |
| Local Phone Number | 827-0100 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
