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. 

Gate on Dam Opened this Weekend

Apr 29, 2017 |

Dunlap Lake Residents, Just wanted to let you know the gate on the dam has been opened to allow rain water to get out. More storms are expected this weekend. Giving your boat extra rope may be a good idea.

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Ballot Results

Apr 10, 2017 |

With over 80% of households participating: 349 (61%) Voted to support the Dunlap Lake dredging project 227 (39%) Were not in favor of the dredging project Greater support from the membership will be necessary to proceed with setting up a Special Service...

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Fish and Wildlife Report

Mar 27, 2017 |

By Walt Heck One main problem I have had in this lake is a foreign species of shad.  They are a pan fish that gets about 10 inches long and were over populating at a rapid pace.  I believe they were introduced to the lake about 10 years ago and put in the...

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Mar 15, 2017 |

Ballots for the Mayor's dredging proposal were mailed on Friday. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions, but you can also email carolyn@dunlaplake.org if you have other questions. Click Here for FAQ Sheet Click Here for FAQ Maps

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