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.
Fireworks Still On for Saturday
Jul 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
We've been given the go ahead by the Edwardsville Fire Department for the DLOPA Fireworks starting at about 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 7-- See you out there!
Fireworks over Dunlap Lake
Jun 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
This year's fireworks display will be on Saturday, July 7, at 9:20 p.m. Rain-out date is Sunday, July 8. If there is rain all weekend the rain-out date will be over Labor Day Weekend. Cancellation due to dry weather fire hazard will be announced on website and...
Dunlap Lake Boat Parade and Luau
May 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Check out the photos from the boat parade during the first-ever luau event at our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dunlap-Lake-Association/264037857002809
May Dunlap Days
May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
YOUTH FISHING DERBY JUNE 9 The annual youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday June 9 with registration beginning at 7 a.m. The day will include weigh-ends and awards at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Pre-register by e-mailing Chad...
Dunlap Lake Association Adult Fishing Tournament Winners
May 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
First place and Biggest Fish -- Chip and Clint Brune --10 pounds total and big bass 4.11 Second place –Eric and Jarrod Kolsea – 9.6 pounds total Third place -- Chad Martins and Steve Gouy 7.6 pounds total with Walt Heck, who led the Adult Fishing Tournament For...
Adult Fishing Tournament Set For Saturday, May 12
May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
DUNLAP LAKE’S 4th ANNUAL ADULT FISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY MAY 12TH (check in at 5:45 - 6:15am $25.00 per person) ALL BOATS MEET AT E-8 Here is the layout of the tournament and the rules. In short, this is a bass tournament. You catch three bass that qualify as a...
Dunlap Days
Apr 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Association gears up for a big year and goes social! Mark your calendars and check out the insert in this newsletter to learn more about these great upcoming events. Volunteers are needed to help with each of the events. Please contact the committee chairs if you can...