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.
Dunlap Lake Home Receives Green Thumb Award
Jul 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES?
Jul 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Fireworks Are A Go!
Jul 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
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!
Social Committee Meeting
Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Social Committee Meeting 7 pm Thurs, July 7 113 W. Lake Drive
Fireworks Decision Tonight at 7 PM
Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
At 7 pm tonight, July 2, 2016, Mike Watts will make the call on whether to set off fireworks or save them till next Saturday.
Dunlap Lake Cleanup
Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thanks for everyone for helping to clean up the dam on Wednesday!
Fireworks July 2
Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fireworks will be around 9:20 pm on Saturday, July 2. The lake in front of the dam will be roped off at 8 pm. The rain date has been set on the following Saturday on July 9. FOR YOUR SAFETY: No one will be allowed on the dam except for those involved in the display....
Board Meeting June 27
Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting 7 pm, June 27, 2016 at 840 East Lake Drive BOARD MEETING AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – June 24, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial Report 5. Old Business a. SSA - Annexations 6. Committee Reports...
Reminder On Boat Engine Sizes
Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Boats used on the lake are limited to a 7.5 horsepower outboard motor except pontoon boats which are limited to a 9.9 horsepower motor. Electric motors used as the main propulsion source shall meet the same power limitations. No more than one outboard motor per boat...
Votes Are In
Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Thanks to everyone who attended the June 22, 2016 meeting of the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association at the Moose Lodge. We had a great turnout. There were 266 properties, which is right at 75% of the Association's membership that participated. With 532 votes...