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.
Frequently Asked Questons
Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
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. ...
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting Jan. 25
Jan 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
The regular Association board meeting will be at 7 pm Monday at 840 East Lake Drive. Copy of Agenda below or to download go to https://dunlaplake.org/wordpress/board-meeting-minutes/
Holiday Social Survey Results
Jan 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
November 30 Board Meeting Summary
Jan 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Help Wanted
Jan 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
Dunlap Lake Draft Budget Fiscal Year End
Jan 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
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.