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.
Lake Maintenance Ballot
Oct 25, 2018 | Meetings, Election & Social, Sediment
A ballot has been mailed to lake residents requesting an increase in annual assessments AND a special assessment for lake maintenance. The plan was developed as a compromise for the many people feel very strongly for one option or the other. A fact sheet was sent out...
Lake’s History Being Collected
Oct 25, 2018 | Social
How has lake maintenance been dealt with in the past? What did board members do really well in the 50's or the 70's? Let's learn from their experiences and celebrate their accomplishments.If you have information or know someone with a special story about Dunlap Lake...
Fall Big Trash Pick Up Starts Nov. 5
Oct 25, 2018 | Boating
Scrappers will usually pick up old boats even if they are unusable during these two weeks. The City's trash pick up will get large items like appliances, furniture, mattress sets and large carpets (cut into 2ft by 4ft rolled bundles). Glass portions of doors,...
Have You Visited The Free Little Library?
Oct 25, 2018 | Social
As the temperatures begin cooling down it is the perfect time to cozy up with a new book! Stop by 607 East Lake Dr. and exchange a book at the Little Library! There is quite the selection for both new and experienced readers!
80th Anniversary
Oct 25, 2018 | Meetings, Election & Social, Social
We would also like to spotlight residents who have lived around the lake the longest at the 80th Anniversary celebration January 12th at the Wildey Theatre. If you know someone who might be willing to tell their story on camera or who should be introduced that evening...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting Monday, Oct. 29
Oct 24, 2018 | Meetings, Meetings, Election & Social
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. WILL BE AT THE EDWARDSVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM AT 333 S. MAIN ST., EWARDSVILLE IL. 62025. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – October 1, 2018 3. Guest comments 4....
Ballots mailed for Lake Maintenance proposal
Oct 22, 2018 | Meetings, Election & Social, Sediment
On Friday, Oct. 19, ballots were mailed out to all residents to vote on a raise in assessments AND a special assessment to fund lake maintenance for improved water quality. The proposal was designed as a compromise between the many residents who felt strongly about...
Lowering the Lake This Winter
Oct 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Freezing the shallows seems to have really helped keep the plant life under control. The lake will be lowered the first week of December (weather permitting) to freeze out the plant life in the shallow areas of the lake and allow for shoreline and dock construction....
Fall Bonfire 8 p.m. Sat. Oct. 13
Oct 12, 2018 | Meetings, Election & Social, Social
Bring a snack to share, a lawn chair and a flashlight to 840 East Lake Drive for an evening of family fun and adventure. We hope to beat last year's record turn-out of kids and repeat the great flashlight tag games they organized on their own while the adults...
Support Dunlap Lake’s Watershed
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Stop by Heartland’s open house on the stormwater plan if at all possible Tuesday, Oct 9 any time between 6 and 8 p.m. They have a draft of a watershed plan and want to share it with the public before finalizing the document. Having a watershed plan is the first step...