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.
Latest EPA Update on Algae
Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are hoping for final toxin reports from the EPA soon. A test strip showed the back of the cove in the photo below had algae over world health organization standards (20). The test location in the deeper water did not. We are waiting for lab...
EPA Coordinates of High in Toxin Algae
Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
EPA's coordinates of the sample that was high in toxins. Residents have also reported seeing the green paint-like surface scum in shallow water in 3 other coves along East Lake Drive. The surface scum comes and goes. You should not swim in a shallow area unless you...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting is April 24
Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Agenda June 5, 2017 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – April 24, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business...
Boat Parade Moved to Sunday
May 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Weather forecast moves Lighted Boat Parade and Social to 8:30 pm Sunday It sounds like tonight is not going to work for the lighted boat parade. The event has been moved to 8:30 pm Sunday, May 28 at the underwater bridge by the Barnett boat ramp. This gives you an...
Kids Fishing Derby
May 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, June 24. Mark your calendars and make plans with the kids and grandkids.
Boat Parade is Saturday May 27– Rain Date Sunday
May 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Memorial Day Weekend Lighted Boat Parade 113 W. Lake Drive if arriving by land Underwater Bridge at boat ramp if by sea Boats will take off at about 8:30 pm from the underwater bridge in the Barnett boat ramp cove. After circling the lake...
Commons Cleanup May 20-21
May 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
This weekend is the designated "Commons Cleanup" time. There are no organized efforts but everyone is encouraged to help clean up the areas they use. Any driftwood or trash collected can be piled up close to the road. Our landscape company will be doing a pick up this...
Dunlap Lake Future Events
May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
May 20 – Commons Cleanups (sticks picked up before Memorial Day) June 17 – Kids Fishing Derby July 6 – Dam Cleanup Day, 6pm (a great chance to see how dam & spillway work) July 8 – Fireworks on the Dam
Sparkle Time — Lighted Boat Parade Returns
May 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lighted Boat Parade -- 8:30 p.m. Sat. May 27 -- No luau this year but the boat parade is back by popular demand. Boats will meet by the Barnett boat ramp and proceed counterclockwise around the lake at dark. We return to the lot in front of 113 W. Lake Drive, by the...
Flooding Issues
May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
If anyone had flooding issues document it so we can get it to Madison County storm water department. You can put photos on Facebook or send them to Carolyn Green at carolyn@dunlaplake.org.