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 Update
May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
USDA's Wildlife Services have caught around 20 Muskrats in the lake. It is an attempt to get rid of an overpopulation of the animals that have been collapsing shorelines and damaging property. There are 2 floating traps still available to residents willing to get a...
Building Permits Required
May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The City has placed stop orders on several homeowner projects recently. Please be sure to get a Dunlap Lake permit to take when you file for your City permit. Click here to go to the website for forms and instructions.
The Algae Is Back
May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
After much discussion, the board has decided not to treat the lake with chemicals to kill the algae. Lake-wide treatments by a licensed vendor would cost almost $100,000 and could have negative impacts on fish and wildlife. The Board realizes that people will have...
Dredging & Financing Plan Announced
May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Click to see the presentation slides Click on the photo or go to https://dunlaplake.org/wordpress/dredging/Ballots will be mailed to homeowners soon. The cost breakdown using the SSA financing proposed is on the slide titled "Estimated SSA Tax." At this point...
Board Meeting Agenda for May 25
May 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 25, 2016 840 East Lake Drive 1. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes— April 25, 2016 3. Guest comments: 4. Old Business 5. Financial Report 6. Committee Reports a. Dam Maintenance – Mike b. Fireworks-Mike c....
Commons Clean Up
May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Piles of sticks and debris collected May 23-25
Watch Your Mailboxes
May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
This year's assessment bill will be coming from CPM Management Company. Rates remain the flat $500 fee!
Ways to Improve the Lakes Water Quality
May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
15 Simple Strategies for Sustainable Lakeshores and Landscapes For Strategies Click here.
Luau Time
May 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
IMPORTANT MEETING
May 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Dredging Plan will be presented 7 p.m. Wed. May 18 at the Moose Lodge The Silt & Erosion Committee will present a dredging plan to dredge the lake, improve water quality and reduce the amount of silt and debris entering the lake in the future. All residents are...