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.
Lake to drop Again for Dam Work
Oct 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know the water level of the lake will start slowly dropping again. If weather permits, repairs on the spillway could begin as soon as Tuesday. It shouldn't take more than a few days if it stays dry enough to pour concrete. Thanks,...
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting Oct. 26
Oct 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
The regular Association board meeting will be at 7 pm Monday at 840 East Lake Drive. Download Agenda Here.
Engineers Check Spillway
Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Email Update: Hello Again, I just wanted to let you know the engineers checked out the spillway today and reviewed the drawings of the original structure built in 1963 and the updates made in 1972. The 1972 fix has lasted for 43 years but a little bit of water is...
2015 Kid’s Fishing Derby
Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fishing in the cold (top) and winners (below).
A Photo Moment in History
Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake circa 1940s
Bonfire 2015
Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thanks to all those who helped out and attend the 2015 Dunlap Lake Association Bonfire
Cahokia Creek Watershed Open House Invitation
Oct 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
You are warmly invited to two Open House events that will explore and explain the Cahokia Creek Watershed Planning process being undertaken by Madison County Planning and Development, HeartLands Conservancy, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. When and where Open...
Neighborhood Bonfire Oct. 17
Oct 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
The annual Dunlap Lake Bonfire and Hot Dog Roast is at 7 pm this Saturday, October 17th at 840 East Lake Drive. For the first time, the event will feature a large bonfire perfect for warming up on a cool fall evening. The Association will provide hot dogs, s'mores,...
September Board Meeting Summary
Oct 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Board of Directors of the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association met Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at 840 East Lake Drive. Highlights not already included in this newsletter: Grass carp are being ordered along with stripers and channel catfish for this fall's fish stock...
Know Your Neighbor
Oct 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Catherine Keck How long have you lived in Dunlap Lake? We moved to Dunlap lake last Oct. Hobbies, sports or anything that brings joy and contentment to life? I have always enjoyed walking and jogging outdoors and now living on the lake, I absolutely love my jogs! The...