Dunlap Lake

 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. 

Membership Meeting Wed. Aug. 31 7 PM

Aug 6, 2016 |

DUNLAP LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION LETTER: August 3, 2016 Dunlap Lake Property Owners PO Box 5 Edwardsville, IL 62025 RE: Membership Meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Moose, 7371 Marine Rd Dear Dunlap Lake Property Owners, Following the membership...

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Lake Lowering This Fall

Jul 28, 2016 |

Dunlap Lake will be lowered about 6 feet this fall to allow residents to do shoreline and dock maintenance. The water will be dropped around November 1 weather permitting. If you are planning a project please submit a building permit application with drawings and a...

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Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting

Jul 23, 2016 |

Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting July 25, 2016 At 7PM at 840 East Lake Drive AGENDA Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting July 25, 2016 AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – June 27, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial...

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Parkway Fee

Jul 18, 2016 |

Hey everyone, if you got a letter saying you owe $1.00 that means your parkway fee was not included on the initial bill. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Dunlap Lake Home Receives Green Thumb Award

Jul 17, 2016 |

Gene and Joni Peters love to travel, but every time they pull out of their driveway, they ask, “Now, why are we leaving again?” That’s because their property on Dunlap Lake in Edwardsville is a private paradise that gives them just as much pleasure as scenic vacation...

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HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES?

Jul 4, 2016 |

Help the social committee choose whether we do a movie night on the water, a progressive dinner, a poker run, or just wait for the bonfire to get together again. The next social committee meeting will be 7 pm Thursday, July 7 at 113 West Lake Drive. E-mail Carolyn at...

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Fireworks Are A Go!

Jul 3, 2016 |

Fireworks will still go on tonight. They may start early to be sure everyone gets home before another round of rain. There will be a warning blast before the show begins. See you at the dam!

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