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.
March Board Meeting
Apr 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
The meeting was held at 7 pm on the last Monday of the month at 840 East Lake Drive. Items not covered earlier in the newsletter include: 2016 officers will be: Alan Ortbals-president; Michael Watts-vice president; Craig Louer-secretary; Rick Welle-treasurer. The...
Know Your Neighbor
Apr 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Greg Brumitt How long have you lived at Dunlap Lake? Two years. The first year was in a rental while we were remodeling our house. What brought you here? In a sense, I’m coming back to my hometown. My Dad’s family is from Edwardsville, and I went to school here...
Mar 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting 7 pm, March 28, 2016 at 840 East Lake Drive AGENDA Roll call- Nominating Committee i. Election of Officers ii. Committee Assignments 2. Approval of minutes – January 25, 2016 3. Guest comments 4....
Spring Cleaning Time
Mar 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some important reminders for spring clean-up: Never use lawn chemicals within 25 ft. of the water. Please be sure to remind your lawn care company. Commons Cleanup: If you gather sticks and trash that have washed up on your commons area into a pile near the curb we...
Annual Meeting Silt Presentation
Feb 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Click here to see the Annual Meeting Silt Presentation.
Annual Meeting Feb. 18
Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
The 2016 Dunlap Lake Annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18 at the Moose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road. The doors and a cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. There are a number of big decisions ahead of us this year and your input is valued. Three areas that...
USAD Wildlife Services Representative to Tour the Lake
Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
On February 11, Carolyn Green will be taking a representative from USDA Wildlife Services around the lake to review muskrat and other wildlife damage to the lake's shoreline. E-mail Carolyn at carolyn@dunlaplake.org if you know of areas where muskrat colonies are...
January 2015 Board Meeting Summary
Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Know Your Neighbor
Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Boat Stickers
Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...