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.
Beautification Projects
Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
DLPOA will be applying for matching grants from the city to do commons area beautification projects. If your area needs work reply to this e-mail and let Carolyn Green or Lee Frea know so we can consider it for inclusion in this years grants!
Be Safe At Night
Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
ANYTHING and ANYONE in the water when it is dark must have lights. Red or green flashlight-like navigational lights that can clip onto a small boat or kayak are available at most sporting goods stores and Walmart. Swimmers should leave the lights on in...
Mark Your Calendar
Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
- Pontoon Potluck - 3 pm July 15 - Board Meeting 7 pm July 30 - Kids Fishing Derby Sat., Sept. 1 - Assessments due June 30
Fireworks July 7
Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fireworks will start around 9:20 on Saturday, July 7 depending on the weather and how quickly it gets dark. A warning shot will be fired 15 minutes before the start. When the fireworks end, all boats should move counter-clockwise around the lake to head...
A Second Kid’s Fishing Derby is Planned Labor Day
Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for the morning of Monday, Sept. 3. Mark your calendars and make plans with the kids and grandkids.
Pre-Fireworks Dam Cleanup July 2
Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
This years work day will be Monday, July 2 at 5:30 pm (or as soon as you can join us). You can anchor on the riprap of the dam or drive to the back of the dam on Schwarz St. Please bring gardening gloves, clippers, etc. Refreshments always welcome! We will pull...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting June 25
Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors to meet at 7 pm, on June 25, at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – May 29, 2018 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business 5. Financial Report 6. Committee Reports a. Dam Maintenance –...
Getting Together Informally to Enjoy the Outdoors
Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Chris Carroll has volunteered to see what interest there is in getting people together on a regular or semi-regular basis for fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding on Dunlap Lake. If you are interested in getting together to fish, kayak, or paddle...
Little Free Library
Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Come check out the new "Little Free Library" at 607 East Lake Drive. You take a book (or books) to read. No "due date". If you love it, you can keep it or pass it on. But then hopefully you'll have a book or two to add to the L.F.L. for others to enjoy! The goal is to...
Fireworks Celebration July 7
Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fireworks will start around 9:20 pm on Sat., July 7 depending on weather and how quickly it gets dark. A warning shot will be fired 15 minutes before the start. When the fireworks end, all boats should move in an orderly fashion counterclockwise around the...