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
Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Alan Ortbals DLPOA President since 2005 and Board Member since 2004 How long have you lived on Dunlap Lake? Since 2001. Where do you work? President and Publisher of the Illinois Business Journal What’s your favorite thing about living here? Living on Dunlap Lake is...
FAQ: What fish are in our lake?
Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Our Fish and Wildlife Chairman, Walter Heck, reports that the lake was stocked in November by Logan Hollow Fish Farm. There were 1,356 fish set loose in Dunlap Lake: Type Size Quantity Channel Catfish 8-10 Inches 200 Walleye 6-8 Inches 571 Hybrid Striped Bass 6-8...
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: FEBRUARY
Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
February 1985 - Dunlap Lake Association started a newsletter so all association members would be better informed. That's 30 years of "Dunlap Days" news.
Association Manager Hired
Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Board has hired C. Green & Associates, Inc., owned by Carolyn Green, to serve as Association Manager. A job description can be viewed by clicking here. Carolyn first started working for the Association as administrative coordinator in the Fall of 2007.
Annual Meeting Feb. 18
Jan 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting January 19
Jan 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
The monthly Association board meeting will be at 7 pm Monday at 840 East Lake Drive. Look for agendas which will be posted in white boxes at each entrance to the subdivision on Saturday or download the January 19 Agenda.
Great Live Music RSVP Today!
Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR
Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
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?...
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: DECEMBER
Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
December 1971- The price to attend the Holiday Social was $8.00 (but they didn't have great live music by Lanny & Julie!!)
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...