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.
Rental Registration
Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
To support the City of Edwardsville Rental Registration and Inspection Program, Dunlap Lake is asking that all property owners who rent a home out submit a copy of the City's registration form to meet the Association reporting criteria in the restrictions. ...
Muskrat Trapping
Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In Illinois, muskrat trapping is allowed November 10, 2017- February 15, 2018. See the IDNR website for more information. Click here for more information.
Dunlap Lake has been Stocked
Nov 17, 2017 | Fish & Wildlife, Fishing
On November 9th the lake was stocked with: - 37 Channel Catfish ranging from 1 to 2 lbs - 413 Walleye ranging from 6-8 inches - 730 Hybrid Stripe Bass ranging from 6-8 inches The population has been excellent! These additions should ensure that the good fishing...
Water Level to Be Dropped
Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
WATER LEVEL TO BE DROPPED BRIEFLY - If you plan to get your boat out please do so by December 15. Our dam maintenance chair, Mike Watts, will be lowering the lake once the weather gets cold enough to freeze and kill invasive plant life. Click HERE to read...
Holiday Social Saturday Dec. 16
Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
NEW WEEKEND - This year the holiday social will be held December 16, the THIRD Saturday of the month in the third-floor event room at the Fabulous Wildey Theatre. A new caterer, Fema Catering from Benld, IL will be providing a tasty dinner. Dessert will be the famous...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agenda OCT. 23
Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, OCT. 23, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. Note the regular meeting date is being changed because of Trick-or-treating. Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agendal Roll Call...
Fall Bonfire 7 PM Friday Oct. 20
Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Lake to be Lowered This Winter
Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Commons Beautification Efforts
Oct 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Bonfire Friday Oct. 20
Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...