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. 

Fall Bonfire 7 PM Friday Oct. 20

Oct 16, 2017 |

THIS FRIDAY - Meet old friends and make new ones over s'mores around this year's bonfire. There's a chill in the air so bundle up and meet at 840 East Lake at 7 p.m. Friday, October 20. Look for the stone that says 840, there's no mailbox.   Hot dogs...

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Lake to be Lowered This Winter

Oct 16, 2017 |

Lowering the lake last winter seemed to freeze out a lot of the problem plant life Dunlap Lake experienced during the summer of 2016. The plan is to drop it again this winter when a long cold spell is predicted to see if it will work again. It will be kept low through...

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Commons Beautification Efforts

Oct 16, 2017 |

     Thanks to everyone who helped with commons beautification projects this summer. With an E.N.E.R.G.I. Grant from the City of Edwardsville, the Association has been able to add a new announcement board on both sides of the lake as well as new commons...

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Bonfire Friday Oct. 20

Oct 12, 2017 |

Bonfire 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at 840 East Lake Drive (look for the stone marker that says 840, there is no mailbox). This is a house, not on the lake, with 7 acres and plenty of parking. Bring a lawn chair and a snack to share. The Association will provide...

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Neighbor Memorials

Sep 12, 2017 |

This note is a special "Know Your Neighbor" tribute to Gerald McDougal whose funeral is tomorrow, Sept. 12, and Salvatore Paolucci who passed away in May. We recently received an anonymous letter requesting that we share the stories of long-time Dunlap Lake residents...

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Kid’s Fishing Derby Sept. 2, 2017

Aug 28, 2017 |

Saturday -- Sept. 2 Kid’s Fishing Derby Fishing starts at 8 am You must register before starting to fish Pre-registration encouraged Weigh-in at 11 am, followed by lunch Prizes will be awarded by 11:30 am at the activity lot by the underwater bridge Across from 113...

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Important Dates

Aug 27, 2017 |

Holiday Social is tentatively scheduled for 6-10 pm Sat. December 16 at the Wildey Theater. Please note - this is not our usual weekend, you may need to update your calendar. Sept. Board meeting 7 pm Mon. Sept. 25 at 840 East Lake Drive (usually the last Monday of the...

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Trespassers and Restriction Violations

Aug 27, 2017 |

In June, a confrontation between people on a pontoon boat and fishermen using a jon boat at night without lights escalated to the point where someone was seriously injured. If you see improper behavior on the lake, please do not confront the individuals. Get...

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