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. 

Luau May 30th

It's Tiki Time!! The temperature is rising and the snow has finally melted. Sunny days can only mean one thing . . . It's time to plan a Luau! Invite your family and friends. This year's boat parade theme will be music. Lots of food, drink and hula dancing for...

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Residents vote to purchase property

In the recent election, 83% of homeowners voting were in favor of purchasing the house and property at 840 East Lake Drive from the City of Edwardsville. A big thanks goes out to everyone who voted! The Association needed approval from 51% of votes cast to make the...

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Get Cash for Unused Boats

You can get cash for your boat by posting it on the Association Facebook page selling it for scrap. We have a scrapper who will pick up and pay for metal boats up to 16 feet long. Paddle boats and plastic kayaks can be put out for big trash pickup the week of March...

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Common area improvements

The Association is going to start some common area work this spring. If you have special concerns or priorities please let us know. Everyone's help is needed to keep common areas clean. If there are limbs or sticks on a common area they can be put into a pile up near...

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New Ballot in the Mailbox

Vote now to approve Association purchase of property at 840 East Lake Drive & collateral The City Council of Edwardsville has approved the sale of the property located at 840 East Lake Drive, often called the Fogle house. The Dunlap Lake Property Owners...

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2015 ANNUAL MEETING

On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association held it's annual meeting at the Moose Lodge. Alan Ortbals, president, welcomed everyone and introduced the board. Bart Solon, treasurer, went through the past year's financials. It was...

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KNOW YOUR MANAGER

CAROLYN GREEN How long have you lived on Dunlap Lake?  Almost 17 years Where do you work? C. Green & Associates, www.cga-pr.com, in Edwardsville. We specialize in communicating complex concepts and do administrative work, event planning, member communications and...

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: MARCH

The Dunlap Lake Property Owner Association was incorporated on March 5, 1952. That makes it 63 years since Herman Winter, E.J. Ballweg, Joseph Kellermann, Paul O'Guin and George Cook filed the original Not For Profit Articles of Incorporation with the State of Illinois.

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Annual Meeting Agenda

Annual Meeting Agenda This year's Annual Meeting will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 18th at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge located at 7371 Marine Road. There will be a social time starting at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar. The meeting will focus on a presentation and discussion of the...

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