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
Working Party dates Layer Marney and Silver End
KDAA will be holding four working parties over the month of February split between Layer Marney and Silver End. These working parties will aim to help prepare for some specific projects at both venues. Layer Marney – Tuesday 11 February Sunday 16 February (10...
Extensive tree work at Layer Marney complex
As many of you will be aware that the Layer Marney complex has been closed for a few days to allow the Club to undertake some much-needed aquatic habitat improvements. You will now find that lake 3 looks very different along the west and north banks, with extensive...
Joining arrangements for the new 2025/26 season
The membership for the new 2025/26 will open at 8am on the 10th February 2025 for current, new and past season members, however, new and past season members requiring a Night Permit will need to wait until 8am on Sunday 16th March 2025.Existing members wishing to...
Layer Marney 3 closed 31st January – 3rd February
Advance warning that Layer Marney number 3 will be closed from Friday 31st January to Monday 3rd February inclusive. This is due to the drastic tree cutting that is required as part of our project to improve the water quality and therefore the fishing. Regards Mark...