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.
Happy Autumn!
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
September 23rd marked the first official day of Autumn, and with the change of season will come a change in the leaves. While beautiful, they can also be pesky lawn ornaments. PLEASE DO NOT BLOW LEAVES INTO THE LAKE!
LEARN MORE ABOUT INDIAN-CAHOKIA CREEK WATERSHED
Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Open House for the Indian-Cahokia Creek Watershed Plan,(which Dunlap Lake is a part of) to be held Tuesday October 9 from 6-8pm at the Madison County Farm Bureau in Edwardsville. You may have received a Flood Survey or a Landowner/Farmer Survey about stormwater and...
Rescheduled: Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting Now Set for Oct. 1
Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors was to meet on Monday, Sept. 24, the meeting has been rescheduled for Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – August 27, 2018 3. Guest comments 4. Old...
Common Work Days
Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Email Carolyn at carolyn@dunlaplake.org and let her know if your neighborhood wants to organize a work day. Thanks to Sam and Tom who started a major clean up effort by the boat ramp and Anne and the West Lake Team who cleared brush around the stairs. If...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
UPCOMING EVENTS New Resident Mtg. - Wed. Sept. 12 Bonfire - 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 13 Fogel House clean up - 6:30 Oct. 13 80th Anniversary - Sat. Jan. 12
Update on August Board Meeting
Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
The board held their regular meeting on the last Monday of the month, August 27 at 840 East Lake Drive. Events discussed are noted in this newsletter. The Treasurer, Rick Welle reported the Association is on track with assessment income. Roy Wehling, restrictions...
Fishing Derby: Saturday Sept. 1
Aug 29, 2018 | Fish & Wildlife, Fishing
Fishing starts at 8 am at Commons E8, the old silt basin at the south end. Registration is required Pre-registration encouraged Lunch and Weigh-in at 11 am, All residents are welcome to attend BBQ Residents are welcome to invite friends...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Aug. 27
Aug 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors to meet at 7 pm, on Monday, at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – July 30, 2018 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business 5. Financial Report 6. Committee Reports a. Legal – Al b....
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Instead of a holiday social, this year the winter social will be a party to celebrate Dunlap Lake turning 80 years old! Mark your calenders and plan to be at the Wildey Theatre to celebrate Sat., January 12. If you want to help collect photos, capture memories...
DLPOA Save the Dates:
Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Kid's Fishing Derby - Sept. 1 Weigh In 10:30-11 at Commons E8, the old silt basin at the south end. Bring field games to play during lunch afterwards. Bonfire Oct. 13 This year's bonfire is planned for Saturday, October 13 at 840 East Lake Drive. It's always a ROARING...