Dunlap Lake

 Dunlap Lake is our 138-acre lake with 360 single-family homes, just east of downtown Edwardsville in Madison County, Illinois. It was created by Orie T. Dunlap in 1939. Property owners of Dunlap Lake enjoy boating, swimming, ice skating, and fishing along the lake’s 15 miles of shoreline.

Since the late 1940s Dunlap Lake has been periodically stocked with fish including Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Muskellunge. Fishing is for residents and guests who go out with them. Please catch and release largemouth bass, 

A 2024 study on the fishery showed the lake is overstocked with several types of fish. Currently residents are encouraged to catch and keep as many small and midsized Crappie and Stripers they will eat. ALL Shad and Carp caught need to be removed. Never throw left over bait fish or any kind of pond fish into the lake.

The lake is managed by the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association which was founded in 1950 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1952 to maintain and protect the lake and subdivision. The neighborhood was annexed into Edwardsville in 1977 so now the City maintains roads and provides a reliable sewer system. A 20-year master plan completed in 2020 guides current maintenance and improvements around the lake. 

Board Meeting Dec 8

Nov 22, 2025 | , , ,

Due to the holidays, the November and December meetings of the DLPOA Board will combined and held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road. The agenda will be posted here at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.  

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Board Meeting Oct 27

Oct 24, 2025 | , , ,

Dunlap Lake Board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Edwardsville Moose lodge. Residents are encouraged to be attend and be part of the decision making process. Here is the Agenda for the Oct. 27, 2025 meeting..

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Board Meeting Sept. 29

Sep 26, 2025 | , , ,

Dunlap Lake Board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Edwardsville Moose lodge. Residents are encouraged to be attend and be part of the decision making process. Here is the Agenda for the Sept. 29, 2025 meeting..

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Kids Fishing Derby 2025

Aug 28, 2025 | ,

  The Kids Fishing Derby will be Saturday, August 30. At East Lake Commons #8 (E8), between 749 and 833 East Lake Drive.Rain date is Sunday (watch Facebook or this website for details). Fishing starts at 8 a.m.Results turned in at 11 a.m. All residents and their...

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Board Meeting July 28

Jul 26, 2025 | , , ,

Dunlap Lake Board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Edwardsvillle Moose lodge. The July meeting will be held the 28th.  Residents are encouraged to be attend and be part of the decision making process. Agenda below.  

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