Kelvedon and District Angling Association

KDAA is a friendly angling club that provides some of the best uncrowded fishing in Essex.

Some of the Best Places to Fish in Essex

We have ten still waters that are open all year round and fishing on stretches of the river Blackwater

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

Seabrooks Reservoir closed for Work Party Thursday morning 24 April

Seabrooks will be closed on Thursday 24th April from 8.30am to 2.00pm for a Work party. Your are very welcome to help with the work party completing the tidy up and burning the cut material. Work party members will be able to fish as soon as the work is complete.  ...

Silver End Pits closed Tuesday 22 April for infrastructure work

As previously advised Silver End Pits will be completely closed on Tuesday 22nd throughout the day. We have contractors working on site as well as a working party taking place. As the work will take place along the track between the car parks and in both the front and...

Reminder – Current year memberships expire on the 31st March

Reminder – if you have not rejoined for the new season, your 2024/25 KDAA membership card will expire in 12 days time on Monday 31st March. Please note membership plans that include a Night Permit are still available to purchase. You may rejoin at any time, however,...