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.
Annual Highlights
Feb 17, 2023 | Activities, HOA / Board, Meetings, Election & Social, News, Social
2022 was an exciting year for Dunlap Lake residents! View our slideshow of highlights here.
DLPOA Annual Meeting – 7 p.m. Thurs., February 16, 2023
Feb 10, 2023 | Activities, HOA / Board, Social
New board members will be elected. If you are interested in being on the board contact any current board member or email Carolyn Green at admin@dunlaplake.org.
Jan. 2023 Board Meeting Agenda – 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 30
Jan 27, 2023 | HOA / Board
Board Meeting Agenda – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
Jan 1, 2023 | HOA / Board
Zoom Call - If you did not receive an email with the login information, contact carolyn@dunlaplake.org or call/text 618-791-1398 as much prior to the meeting as possible. It is being proposed that the board sign a contract with Stutz Excavation to do depth restoration...
Special Zoom Board Meeting 7 p.m. Tues. Jan. 3, 2023
Dec 30, 2022 | HOA / Board
The DLPOA board will hold a special meeting via zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, to propose signing a contract with Stutz Excavation to do depth restoration and create a catch basin at the south end of the lake by Gerber Road. Stutz was the low bidder on...
Board Meeting Agenda – 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 2022
Dec 10, 2022 | HOA / Board
The DLPOA board meets at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge in the back building.
Board Meeting changed to 7 p.m. Mon. Nov. 7, 2022
Nov 4, 2022 | HOA / Board
The DLPOA board normally meets at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. The board will not meet on Halloween. They will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 instead. There will also be meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday Dec. 12.
No Board Meeting Oct. 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022 | HOA / Board
The DLPOA board normally meets at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. The board will not meet on Halloween. They will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 instead. There will also be meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday Dec. 12.
Board Meeting Agenda – September 26, 2022
Sep 23, 2022 | HOA / Board
The DLPOA board meets at 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month, September 26, 2022, at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge (in the main room of the front building)
Kids Fishing Derby Still On!!!
Sep 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
We already have 20 kids pre-registered for today's fishing derby. Fish as you can. Don't let rain stop you, just don't be in a boat or on a dock (especially a metal dock) if there's lightening. We will still meet at 11 a.m. to turn in results as planned. If the...