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.
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: MAY
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
In May of 1941 the first phase of construction on the lake was complete. The beginning of World War II delayed the second phase of construction until after the war.
April Board Meeting Summary
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
The board met Monday, April 28 at 840 East Lake Drive. Most of the discussion is already covered elsewhere in the newsletter. Other highlights include: Geotechnical work has been done at 840 East Lake Drive. Reports will be in soon. Greenside Lawn and Landscaping was...
Mark Your Calendar
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Kids Fishing Derby June 20 at 8:00 a.m. Fireworks July 3 at 9:20 p.m.
Know Your Neighbor
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Michael Watts Chair Fireworks, Dam Maintenance How long have you lived in Dunlap Lake? I have lived on the lake for 10 years. What’s your favorite thing about living here? Boating and swimming with my family and friends. What brought you here? My wife had relatives...
Abandoned boats
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Several boats that do not have stickers or that appear to be abandoned have been tagged and will be removed from the lake. Please reply to this e-mail if your boat was marked in error.
Repairs approved along boat ramp & commons
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
The board has approved removal of the rotted railroad ties and riprap for the B1 commons area along the boat ramp. Work specifications have been sent out for bid and a vendor will be selected soon.
Clean up and limb pickup May 27
May 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Residents are asked to help clean up commons areas. Please collect everything into a pile on the side of the road. We hope to have a pickup before Memorial Day and a final limb pick up on May 27.
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting June 1
May 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The next Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting will be June 1: The monthly Association board meeting is at 7 pm Monday at 840 East Lake Drive.
Mark Your Calendars: Luau May 30
Apr 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Luau Saturday May 30 Get your grass skirts out, we've ordered nice weather and signed up the hula dancers for this year's Luau. By popular demand, it's been moved to the weekend AFTER Memorial Day to allow more people to attend this fun-filled event. 4 PM BOAT...
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: APRIL
Apr 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
In April 1938, Orie T. Dunlap purchased a second parcel of land outside Edwardsville. It was a total of 42 acres to form the lake itself.