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.
Large Items in Shallow Water
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Now that the ground has frozen our landscape team will be removing some of the larger logs and trash in shallow water around commons areas. If you have an item you are concerned about (or a fish habitat near your property you want left alone) please reply to this...
Turnout Needed for Watershed Planning Efforts
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
A team from Heartlands Conservancy, Madison County Flood Prevention and the Corps of Engineers has been working on a watershed plan for Cahokia Creek which feeds Dunlap Lake. Results of this plan may help the region get future funding for watershed improvements and...
Important Dates
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Jan. 17 & 19 - Open Houses for Cahokia Creek Watershed 6-8 pm (Click here for more information.) Jan. 30 - Board Meeting 7 pm, 840 E. Lake Drive Feb. 16 - Annual meeting 7 pm at the Moose Lodge 7371 Marine Road, 62025
Muskrat Season Ends January 25
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Winter trapping has been effective for some residents. While muskrats are not very active in the winter, don't assume they are gone. Homeowners who saw muskrats this summer are encouraged to act before trapping season ends in January. Colleagues from the Watershed...
2016 Fish Stocking Report
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
On November 21, 2016 Logan Hollow Fish Farm from Murphysboro, Illinois added 450 Hybrid Striped Bass and 700 Walleye to the lake. Walt Heck is Fish & Wildlife committee chair if you have input on the fishing conditions contact him at waltheckwalt@gmail.com.
Dock Requests for 2017
Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you live off-lake and want commons space assigned to be able to build a dock during the summer of 2017 please call Carolyn Green at 791-1398 by February 28. Please contact Carolyn to get on this year's list even if you have put in a request in previous years. Any...
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting Nov. 28
Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting will be 7 pm Monday, Nov. 28 at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – November 7, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial Report a. 2017 Budget 5. Old Business 6. Committee Reports a....
Join the Fabulous Desert Bake-Off
Nov 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Cooks of every skill level are encouraged to submit their favorite desserts to share. Small portions are encouraged to allow for multiple tastings. Prizes will be given in several categories.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Dec. 3 Holiday Social at Wildey
Nov 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Event expected to sell out again this year Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and Bake-off at 7 p.m. Jack Tweston will be performing quiet dinner music followed by more lively tunes later in the evening. Dinner will be set up different than in past years. A new caterer, 'A...
Dredging Update
Nov 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Following our August vote to approve the dredging plan with a cost not to exceed $4.5 million and to seek support from the city to fund it through the creation of a Special Service Area (SSA), officers of the board of directors met with city officials to report the...