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. 

Volunteers Needed

Oct 2, 2015 |

Volunteers are needed for fall activities and the holiday party. Please consider e-mailing Carolyn Green at carolyn@dunlaplake.org  to volunteer one hour at one of these activities:  Indoor/outdoor clean up day at 840 East Lake Drive, 2-3  pm Oct. 17. Set up, clean...

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Dunlap Lake Logo-Wear

Oct 1, 2015 |

The board is working with BJ's Printables at 1415 Troy Road (across from Deals) to set up a Dunlap Lake logo that can be embroidered onto baseball caps, polo shirts or other fabric items. Only one size will be available but you can have it stitched onto items of your...

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Kids Fishing Derby Oct. 3

Sep 10, 2015 |

Set for Oct. 3 This year’s Kids Fishing Derby will start at 8 am on Saturday, Oct. 3. The location will be the same as last year–the Seubert’s Luau lot at 113 W. Lake by the underwater bridge. To register for the event or if you have questions contact Chad Martens at...

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Holiday Social Sat., Dec. 5 at Wildey

Sep 10, 2015 |

Mark your calendars! This year's Holiday Social will be an evening event held in the second floor ballroom at the Wildey Theatre. Details will be coming soon on food, drinks, and a very special holiday bake-off/recipe exchange. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with events,...

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Annual Bonfire Set For Oct. 17

Sep 10, 2015 |

Annual Bonfire 7 pm Sat.,Oct. 17 at 840 East Lake There's something new at the bonfire this year. A real bonfire! The event location has changed. We will meet at the Association's new property at 840 East Lake Drive. Bring lawn chairs. Hot dogs and s'mores will be...

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Algae takes over shallow water

Sep 10, 2015 |

As the lake fills up with silt, algae levels are reaching an all-time high. New grass carp are being added and a special algae rake has been purchased. The rake is available to any residents wanting to clear a path from their boats to the main channel. The board...

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Other News Around the Lake

Sep 9, 2015 |

WATER TESTING - Recent water testing showed no elevated levels of heavy metals like lead or mercury. Fecal coliform was elevated in 2 of the 3 samples and those areas will be retested. Phosphate levels were high which is part of the excessive algae growth. Lawn...

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