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 MOVED to MAY 20 (because of holiday)

The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors to meet at 7 pm, on Monday, May 20, at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. AGENDA 1. Roll Call, 2. Approval of minutes – April 29, 2019, 3. Guest Comments, 4. Old...

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Board Meeting Minutes March. 25

Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Minutes March 25, 2018 Call to order: Michael Watts, vice president, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. Present: Board members-Greg Arth, Tim Brown, Doug...

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2019-22 Board Members Elected

Dunlap Lake Property Owner’s Association is governed by a 15-member board elected by the homeowners. Each year 5 board members are chosen to serve a 3-year term. On February 21, 2019 the residents elected: Greg Arth Doug Carney Robert Cahn Earnest Lee Frea Michael...

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2019 Annual Meeting Agenda

Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Annual Meeting will be at 7 p.m. February 21, 2019 at the Moose Lodge AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Board Introductions: a. Mike Watts, VP, Dam and Fireworks Committee Chair b. Rick Welle, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair c....

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Board Meeting Jan. 28

The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors to meet at 7 pm, on Monday, Jan. 28, at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – November 26, 2018 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business a. Executive Committee Report b....

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80th Anniversary Jan. 12

Dress will vary. Some people are dressing up a little. Fishing attire is welcome. Late 30s and 40s period attire would be fun. Be yourself. It's about celebrating the diversity and fun times we've shared Around the Lake in 80 Years! Bring old photos if you want to...

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Board Meeting Summary

The Board discussed the recent assessment referendum. The attempt to broker a compromise between those who favor an assessed value approach and those who favor a flat rate was unsuccessful. Continuing to save money from current assessments and put it away for lake...

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