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.
Dam Cleanup June 29
Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Please join us on the dam at 6 pm June 29 for a quick clean up. It's a great opportunity to see the dam up close. Bring gardening or work gloves and a trash bag if you can.
Boat Mounted Aquatic Weed Mower Available
Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
ATTACKING ALGAE The aquatic weed eater has arrived! Mike Watts gave it a test run this past weekend. IT WORKS! Clean up of the loose algae is going to be a lot of work. Volunteers who signed up will be getting notices of work days soon. Let Carolyn or Mike know if you...
Get Stickers for Inflatables
Jun 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Please remember to get stickers for inflatables. An very nice raft with paddles has been found and there is no way to get it back to the owners.
Kid’s Fishing Derby June 11
Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Saturday, June 11, 2016 8 am Kid's Fishing Derby Must register before starting to fish Weigh-in at 11 am Prizes will be awarded by 11:30 am 10 am Underwater World With the Watershed Nature Center at the activity lot by the underwater bridge (across from 113 West Lake...
Fireworks Set For July 2
Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Fireworks Display is on July 2 with a Rain Out Date of July 9
Kids Fishing Derby June 11
May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kids Fishing Derby Cool prizes for kids age 1-19 8 am Sat. June 11th
Rain moves Luau events forward a day
May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Predicted thunderstorms could make it unsafe for a boat parade and too wet for a luau. All events are being moved forward a day. Times remain as follows: Lighted Boat Parade 8:30 pm Saturday Decorate your boat with lights and meet at the dam by 8:30 pm. Lot's of...
Boat Mounted Aquatic Weed Mower
May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Following a conversation with staff at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the board has found an underwater mower to help clear algae. Please send an e-mail to Carolyn Green — carolyn@dunlaplake.org if you are willing to help board members mow. The algae rake is still...
RSVP For Memorial Day Luau
May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
May 27-- FRIDAY-- Lighted Boat Parade -- 8:30 PM Decorate your boat with lights and meet at the dam by 8:30 pm. Lot's of people will be meeting early to hang out and socialize beforehand. Parade will start when it is dark enough. May 28 -- SATURDAY -- Luau Potluck --...
New Accounting Company
May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Watch your mail. This year's assessment bills will be coming from CPM Community Property Management Company (CPM) 242 Old Sulphur Spring Road - Manchester, MO 63021 We are very excited to have them on board. They have staff here in Illinois and will be providing...