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.
Muskrat Trapping Season Starts Nov. 10
Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Muskrat trapping Season Begins Nov. 10. Trapping licenses should be purchased your favorite sporting goods store or Walmart. For More Information: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/trapping/Pages/default.aspx
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting is Nov. 7
Oct 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association board meeting on Monday, October 31. The next meeting will be 7 pm Monday, Nov. 7 at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – October 3, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial Report a. 2017 Budget 5. Old...
Bonfire 7 p.m. This Saturday, Oct. 22
Oct 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Please join us at 7 p.m. Saturday for a roaring good time at this year's bonfire. We will meet at 840 East Lake Drive (look for the stone marker that says 840, there is no mailbox). This is a house, not on the lake, with 7 acres and plenty of parking. Bring a lawn...
Mark Your Calendar: Lake Dropping Nov. 1
Oct 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake will be lowered around Nov. 1 as weather permits. The water will go down about 5 feet. Boats left in the lake need to be monitored, they will probably left sitting in deep mud. This is the perfect time for dock construction, new sea walls and to rake out...
Bonfire Set For Oct. 22
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fall Bonfire & Hot Dog Roast 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at 840 E. Lake Dr Please bring a flashlight, a chair, and snacks to share, to the 4-acre field at 840 East Lake Drive, which we call the "Fogle House." There is parking along the driveway. Food will be served...
Fish ordered for lake
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Walter Heck, fishing committee chair, has placed an order to stock the lake with Striped Bass, Walleye, Muskie and Catfish. The recent IDNR report from Fred Cronin, IDNR Fisheries Biologist, said no corrective stocking was needed and that all fish being stocked are...
Bake-off Returns to Holiday Social
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Saturday, Dec. 3 will be the 2016 Dunlap Lake Holiday Social at the Wildey Theatre. The doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. The dessert bake-off is back by popular demand!! Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Jack Tweston will be providing...
Muskrat Trapping Season – Nov. 10
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Muskrat trapping season is Nov. 10, 2016 to Jan. 25, 2017. While nusciance permits were issued this summer, winter is supposed to be the most effective time for trapping.
Big Trash Pick-Up – Starts Nov. 7
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dates vary by home location. Trash should be placed out by 6 a.m. on the day of your pick-up. For more information on what types of trash are accepted, visit the City of Edwardsville website.
IMPORTANT NEWS from board meeting
Oct 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Sept.. board meeting was postponed till Oct. 3 in order to respond to member ballots on creating a Special Service Area to fund dredging. Residents were in favor of the proposal 61% to 39%. The board members present voted unanimously to present the vote results...