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.
Special Meeting
Feb 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board will have a Special Meeting at 7 pm Monday, March 6 at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Discussion of Mayor’s proposal to partner with the DLPOA on dredging a. Schedule issues 3. Discussion of potential...
Mayor Patton suggests regional approach to storm water management
Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
At the February 16, 2017, Annual Meeting, Mayor Hal Patton asked the membership of the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association to consider being part of the City's regional system to manage storm water. The City will be partnering with the Madison County Storm...
Election Results
Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In an extremely closely contested race, six new board members were elected at the February 16 annual meeting. The 2016-17 board members are Tim Brown, North Shore; Greg Brumitt, East Lake Drive; Genie Manterfield, Thomas Terrace; Donna Polinske, North Shore; Jim...
Annual Meeting Feb. 16
Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Annual Meeting Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge New Board Members to be elected Mayor Hal Patton will be presenting a modification to the proposed establishment of a Speical Service Area to finance the dredging project. City Administrator Tim Harr,...
Common Area Beautification
Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thanks to the City of Edwardsville E.N.E.R.G.I beautification grants, new commons area signs are being printed and will be installed this spring. A large message board will be put at the Association's official notification site at 840 East Lake Drive....
Spillway Work is Completed
Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Work on the concrete dissipator at the bottom of the spillway has been completed. There will be a full report at the annual meeting. The overflow gate has been closed and the lake will refill as rain falls.
Dock Requests for 2017
Feb 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you live off-lake and want commons space assigned to be able to build a dock during the summer of 2017 please reply to this newsletter or call Carolyn Green at 791-1398 by the end of February. Please contact Carolyn...
Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting will be 7 pm Monday, Jan. 30 at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – November 28, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial Report a. 2017 Budget 5. Old Business a. Nominating Committee...
Lake level to be kept down
Jan 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bad weather has prevented contractors from finishing projects around the lake. If you have an unfinished project please e-mail carolyn@dunlaplake.org to let us know when you expect to be finished.
Open House on Drainage District
Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Two Open House events will be held to inform the public about the Cahokia Creek Watershed Planning project on Tuesday, January 17th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Madison County Farm Bureau in Edwardsville and on Thursday, January 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Glen Carbon...