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. 

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR

Nov 26, 2014 |

Rick Welle (and Lola) DLPOA Board member since March 2014 How long have you lived in Dunlap Lake? One year. What’s your favorite thing about living here? The wooded setting, set off by the calming view of the lake. What inspired you to live here in the first place?...

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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Nov 26, 2014 |

What is the $1.00 parkway fee on my bill? The parkway is the land between the lot line and the lake shoreline. While residents do have to maintain the shoreline, the Dunlap Lake Association is actually responsible to the Corps of Engineers for what happens on...

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Board Meeting Summary- Nov. 24

Nov 26, 2014 |

Eleven board members, the administrative assistant, and one visitor were present at the November 24 board meeting. The treasurer's report that was approved is attached and minutes that were approved from the last meeting will be posted on the website. Expenses are...

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: NOVEMBER

Oct 31, 2014 |

November 2001- The parks & recreation department received bids on two areas for the construction of Joe Glik Park. One bid covered the water and sewer lines, concrete trails, parking lot, and entrance drive. The second bid was for the picnic shelters, rest room...

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Know Your Neighbor

Oct 31, 2014 |

Genie Manterfield DLPOA Board member since March 2014 How long have you lived in Dunlap Lake? 6 years off and on but have been visiting here since 1984. What’s your favorite thing about living here? Trees, water, birds (and neighbors!) What enticed you to live here in...

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