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.
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...
Dunlap Lake Property Owner’s Association Board Meeting Monday March 27
Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board will meet at 7 pm Monday, March 27 at 840 East Lake Drive. 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – March 6, 2017 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business a. Nominating Committee Report b. Election of Officers c. Committees 5....
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Mar 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
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
Lighted Boat Parade May 27
Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Lighted Boat Parade will be returning on Saturday, May 27.
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,...