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.
Stormwater Plan efforts need your help
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday October 9 from 6-8 p.m. there will be an open house at Madison County Farm Bureau in Edwardsville to present a watershed plan. The plan is a precursor to applying for grants and participation may help show funders the community is concerned about storm...
Upcoming Events
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bonfire setup and Fogel House Clean Up: Come help clean up house, grounds, and prepare the bonfire site at 6:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 13 just before the bonfire.
E.N.E.R.G.I. GRANT
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The City of Edwardsville has awarded Dunlap Lake $2,500 to trim out dead trees, clean up brush, build kayak stands and add picnic tables to commons areas in both Ward 5 and 6. The Edwardsville Neighborhood Enhancement, Recognition and Grant Initiative or “ENERGI...
Historical photos and stories needed
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The social committee is putting together a slide show and displays of historical photos as well as collecting personal stories for the 80th Anniversary event on January 12, 2019. Photos and stories can be submitted on the link above or you can call Peg Flach at...
Share Your Summer Photos
Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
There have been so many fun times on the lake this summer. Residents can share their memories and photos on the Dunlap Lake Association Facebook page or upload them to our website's new historical archive at https://dunlaplake.org/wordpress/upload-pics/
Last tie up by the dam 3 p.m. Oct. 21
Oct 8, 2018 | Boating, Meetings, Election & Social, Social, Swimming
It is almost time to say goodbye to the 2018 boating season. Weather permitting there will be one last meet-up on the water at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.
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...