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.
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting Sept. 25
Sep 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agenda 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – August 28, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business a. Wolfe...
Neighbor Memorials
Sep 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Kid’s Fishing Derby Sept. 2, 2017
Aug 28, 2017 | News
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...
Important Dates
Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Trespassers and Restriction Violations
Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Please Do Not Rake or Blow Leaves Into The Lake
Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The rotting material increases silt and can help create the excessive nitrogen and phosphorous levels that are associated with blue-green algae blooms.
Know Your Neighbors: Tim and Libby Brown
Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of our newest board members, Tim Brown has been a resident of Dunlap Lake since Sept. 2016 when he, his wife Libby, and their two sons Will and Benny moved from Troy, IL to North Shore. Tim and Libby both went to SIUE, and they have always loved Dunlap...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Aug. 28
Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agenda 1. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes – July 31, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business i. Wolfe...
SOLitude Lake Management Offers Tips to Prevent Toxic Algae Blooms
Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
by: SOLitude Lake Management | Aug 21, 2017 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs can provide drinking water, irrigation and space for year-round recreation, but it’s common for these waterbodies to develop algae blooms, especially during the...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting July 31
Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, July 31, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agenda July 31, 2017 AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – June 5, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old...