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. 

1st Summer Activities Announced

Apr 17, 2018 |

Dunlap Lake was created to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for property owners. This year, at the request of members, the Association is focusing on low-cost activities (with the one exception of the fireworks). More emphasis will be given to sharing how...

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Next Board Meeting Moved to May 7

Apr 13, 2018 |

 The March board meeting was moved to April 2 because so many people were out for travel or illness. At the meeting Craig Louer, chair of the silt and erosion committee reported on the neighborhood meetings. Click here for meeting handout.      ...

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Using Common Areas

Apr 13, 2018 |

Thanks to everyone who worked on commons cleanup last year. All commons areas are now marked with an aqua sign like the one on the right side of this picture. Every resident is welcome to picnic or enjoy any common area. Just pick up all your trash, do not drive on...

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Public Safety Link

Apr 13, 2018 |

While this newsletter shares mostly good news we also occasionally share public health notices or safety information. Today we want to mention that even in small towns there are probably a couple dozen registered sex offenders. The primary purpose of mentioning this...

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This Month in History

Mar 9, 2018 |

In March of 2015 the ballots were cast and it was announced that the property at 840 E Lake Drive would be purchased from the City of Edwardsville with a closing date scheduled for April. 

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Updating Your Contact Information

Mar 9, 2018 |

We have a ballot mailing and an assessment mailing coming. You can control where you want bills, mailings and other information sent using these links: MAILINGS On Feb. 15 you should have been sent an e-mail from CPM-STL about the new member portal and management...

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New Board Members Announced

Feb 16, 2018 |

Eric Ham of East Lake and Andrew Reznack of West Lake are Dunlap Lake's two newest board members. Many thanks to Jim Seubert and Mark Hicks for their many years of dedicated service.

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Survey results

Jan 30, 2018 |

Residents have been continuing to review the options presented back at Thanksgiving and survey responses have trickled in through most of January. With 176 residents responding, the results are very polarized. Libby Brown has put together two slides to summarize the...

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