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.
Dunlap Lake Association Association Annual Meeting Feb. 20
Jan 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20. Check back here for future details.
Dunlap Lake Association Christmas Party
Jan 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Carolyn Green and Jim Seubert, with the Dunlap Lake Association Social Committee took tickets at the Dunlap Lake Association Christmas Party. Check-out more photos by clicking here. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this year's party possible!
Holiday Social Set For Dec. 7
Nov 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mark your calendars! The annual Dunlap Lake Holiday Social will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Fox Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 6555 Fox Creek Dr. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. The price is $25 per person, if mailed before November 26....
Dunlap Lake Days November Newsletter
Nov 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Golf Tournament Cancelled The golf tournament that we had hoped to make an annual event has been discontinued due to insufficient registrations. It had generated about $800 each year which was added to the fireworks budget but the number of participating teams was...
Dunlap Lake Stocked
Nov 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
On Oct. 25 Dunlap Lake was stocked with more fish from Logan Hollow Fish Farm. Added fish were: 438 Channel Catfish, 789 Hybrd Striped Bass, 400 Walleye and Muskie.
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting Oct. 28
Oct 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. DLA meetings are held at the Fogle House, 840 East Lake Dr. All property owners are welcome to attend.
Fishing Tournament Winners
Oct 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
FIRST PLACE went to Jeff Hudson and Eric Robertson for a total catch of 10 lbs and 5 oz. SECOND PLACE for a total catch weighing 8 lbs 3 oz including a single fish weighing 4.3 oz went to Todd and Don McClew PRIZE FOR THE BIG FISH OF THE DAY went to Fred Kolesa for a...
Bonfire This Saturday
Oct 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Fall Bonfire and Social will be held this Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 7 p.m. in the lot across from 121 W. Lake Drive (luau location). Hot dogs and s’mores will be provided. We need people to bring chili, a side dish or a dessert to share. Also, bring lawn...
Fishing Tournament This Sunday
Oct 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
The adult fishing tournament is this Sunday October 20th from 6 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. We usually have around 20 people each year! This is a great event for you to invite an old fishing buddy, father-son team, mother-daughter team or any combination you like. Anybody can...
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting Sept. 30
Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dunlap Lake Association Board Meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. DLA meetings are held at the Fogle House, 840 East Lake Dr. All property owners are welcome to attend.