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.
Flood Waters
Dec 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you see flood water entering the lake in rivers that should not be there, take pictures and share them on Facebook or send them to Carolyn. We identified some issues for the watershed study. Let's get some photos to document the problem areas.
Lake Level to Drop
Dec 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Residents, Dam Chair Mike Watts has gotten approval to open the silo today to drop the unusually high water in preparation for the heavy rains predicted on Saturday. The lake water level should drop about 8-10 inches today and probably about the same again...
Holiday Social Update
Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Holiday Social 6:30 - 10 pm Sat. Dec. 5 Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main This is just reminder that you are one of more than 90 residents signed up for Saturday's holiday social. There will be a buffet dinner, free sodas and a cash bar. Teddy McCready will provide live...
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting Nov. 30
Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
The regular Association board meeting will be at 7 pm Monday at 840 East Lake Drive. Download Agenda here.
Board Meeting 7 pm Nov. 30
Nov 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting 7 pm November 30, 2014 840 East Lake Drive AGENDA 1. Roll call 2. Approval of minutes— October 27, 2014 3. Guest comments: 4. Old Business 5. Financial Report 6. Administrator's Report 7. Committee Reports a....
RSVP FOR 2015 HOLIDAY SOCIAL SOON
Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Please RSVP & send check today The annual holiday social will be held Sat., December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wildey Theatre located at 252 N. Main Street. Menu: A buffet dinner will served at 7 pm by Chef Gutzler's Butterfly Patio. The meal includes: Lemon Garlic...
Spillway Repair Complete
Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
To prevent water leaking around the wall below the apron of the spillway a cutoff wall was built from the corner of the dam to the North Shore boat ramp. The work was completed before the water could freeze under the concrete and rain refilled the lake fairly quickly....
Just In Time For The Holidays!
Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
DUNLAP LAKE LOGO-WEAR BJ's Printables at 1415 Troy Road (across from Deals) set up a Dunlap Lake logo that can be embroidered onto baseball caps, polo shirts or other fabric items for $10. You can purchase items in the shop or bring them in for embroidery.
Overgrown
Nov 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Chemical Fertilizer and Slit Threaten Dunlap Lake Our lake is filled with potamogeton or pond weed as its more commonly known. In the thick silt in the shallow waters, phosphorus and nitrates, ingredients in lawn fertilizers, cause the plant to grow thick and fast. A...
Fishing Report 2015
Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
The lake was stocked on 11/6/2015 with Tiger Muskie, Walleye, Channel Cat and Hybrid Striped Bass. Tiger Muskie: Quantity stocked today was 10 and 1 foot long. This is the largest breed and most allusive fish in the lake. It is stocked for one reason and that is to...