Club Information
The KDAA established in 1947 caters for pleasure, specimen and match fishing. With waters within eight mile radius of Kelvedon, in mid – Essex located between Chelmsford and Colchester. Accessible from the A12.
KDAA is a friendly angling club that provides some of the best uncrowded fishing in Essex.
We have ten still waters that are open all year round and fishing on stretches of the river Blackwater
Night fishing is allowed on six of the still waters.
Adult subscription is £95 per annum with many concessions.
Please note that all our waters are member only waters and we do not issue day tickets. Members may purchase Guest tickets.
Please visit the Join KDAA page for information about the joining arrangements.
We are accepting new members for the 2025/26 season
Latest News Announcements
Junior coaching session Seabrooks Reservoir closed Saturday 17th May
As shown in the Handbook Fixtures list, Seabrooks Reservoir will be closed on Saturday 17th May for a junior coaching session to take place between 7.30am to 3pm.
Carp spawning Seabrooks Reservoir
Members should be aware that Carp are now spawning at Seabrooks Reservoir, Some clubs close waters when carp spawn thus stopping general coarse anglers from fishing that water. KDAA do not currently close waters where fish are spawning however members, need to be...
Silver End Pits closed for one week commencing Sunday 11th May
Hopefully members will have seen our website and Facebook Posts and recent emails about working parties at Silver End and how the club has been preparing for the installation of an Otter Fence around the Front Pit at Silver End. A handful of hard-working member...
Layer Marney 3 and Bottom Car Park closed Friday 2 May
Short Notice Closure – Layer Marney 3 and Bottom Car Park We have been informed that works to removed felled logs and stumps will take place tomorrow Friday 2nd May at Layer Marney Complex around lake 3 and in the bottom car park.Members should be aware that LAKE 3...