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. 

January 2015 Board Meeting Summary

Feb 6, 2016 |

The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association board of directors met January 25, 2016 at 840 East Lake Drive. Business not covered elsewhere in this newsletter includes: The end of year financial position is looking good. The income is ahead of budget and the expenses...

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Know Your Neighbor

Feb 6, 2016 |

  Jennifer Russi How long have you lived at Dunlap Lake? 8 Years What's your favorite thing about living here? Boating, quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors. What brought you here? The lake! We moved here from Dallas, TX, to be near my family. What do you want...

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Boat Stickers

Feb 6, 2016 |

All boats and inflatables on Dunlap Lake must have a lake sticker. If you do not have a sticker on your boat please use the form available here. The fee for a sticker is now $20.  Fines can be assessed to owners of boats who do not have stickers and abandoned boats...

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Frequently Asked Questons

Jan 26, 2016 |

Question: What does the City of Edwardsville require residents to do about snow removal now that we have sidewalks along East Lake Drive? Answer: Snow should not remain on any sidewalk along any lot, house or building within the city for over a period of 24 hours. ...

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Holiday Social Survey Results

Jan 20, 2016 |

The results are in from the Dunlap Lake Holiday Social Survey. The Wildey was an overwhelming success! The dessert bake-off and ease of registration earned the highest marks. Respondents also enjoyed the entertainment provided by Ted McCready. Many respondents thanked...

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November 30 Board Meeting Summary

Jan 20, 2016 |

The Board of Directors of the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association met Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at 840 East Lake Drive. Highlights not already included in this newsletter: Folding tables and chairs were purchased to replace the meeting furniture owned by the City at...

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Help Wanted

Jan 20, 2016 |

At least three new board members are needed for 2016. Board members are responsible for seeing that the organization is well managed and remains fiscally sound. They oversee the organization's operations and maintain the legal and ethical accountability of its staff...

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