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.
Dredging SSA Vote – 7 pm Wed. June 22
Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
It has been proposed that the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association ask the City of Edwardsville to create a Special Service Area (SSA) as a mechanism for funding the dredging of Dunlap Lake. Residents will be asked to vote on whether or not they want to do this at...
Assessments Have Been Mailed
Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Your $500 annual assessment bill should have come from a company named Community Property Management (CPM) this year. CPM is part of an association of property managers that can give us slightly better interest rates, an online member portals and other benefits we...
Parkway Fees Missed
Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
In changing to the new financial manager, CPM was unaware of the $1 annual parkway lease fee. If you live on the lake please include this in your check as always.
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...