Kelvedon and District Angling Association

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

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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

Our Waters

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.

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Latest News Announcements

Work Parties Shemmings Pond and Seabrooks closed dates

16 Dec, 2025 |

Two days of works will take place at Shemmings Pond on the 22nd & 23rd December 2025, these works are taking place to manage the silt build up within the pond. Please note the pond will be CLOSED on both the 22nd & 23rd. One day of work will take place at...

Silver End Front Pit closed Sunday 30 Nov -Wednesday 3 Dec

26 Nov, 2025 |

In order to carry out some essential works, Silver End Front Pit will be CLOSED from 8am on Sunday 30th November until 8am on Wednesday 3rd December.  No access will be available to the Front Pit during this time, the Back Pit will remain open and we ask members to...