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 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.
Gate on Dam Opened this Weekend
Apr 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
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.
Illinois Registration of Your Boat
Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Your love of boating has no expiration date. Your Illinois Registration does. Renew now or register your boat at https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/boati…/Pages/HowToRegister.aspx
Fireworks July 8
Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Fireworks Display is on July 8 with a Rain Out Date of July 9.
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board to Meet April 24
Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
The 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Meeting will be at 840 East Lake drive. 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – March 27, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business a. Ballot results b. Garage rental 5. Financial Report 6. Committee...
Ballot Results
Apr 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Dredging Ballots Must Be Postmarked by March 31
Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is just a reminder that your ballot on the dredging plan based on the Mayor's proposal must be postmarked by March 31, 2017 to be included in the tally. Ballots should be mailed to: Scheffel Boyle CPA's RE: Dunlap...
Fish and Wildlife Report
Mar 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...