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

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,...

Layer Marney complex closures 28th Feb, 3rd and 4th March

The Layer Marney Complex will be closed on Friday 28th February to allow for contractors to undertake some of the planned improvement works across all three lakes. This will involve the application of micronized gypsum to each water and the installation of marginal...

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...