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Latest official news updatesSeabrooks Closed for Charity Carp Match from 9am 18th July to 1pm 19th July
Please be aware that Seabrooks Reservoir will be closed from 9am Saturday 18th July to 1pm Sunday 19th July for a charity carp match. Bob Reed Head Bailiff
Seabrooks closed for junior coaching next Saturday morning 4th July
As shown in the Handbook Fixtures list, Seabrooks is closed for Coaching next Saturday 4th July. Members must be off site by 7am. They are welcome to come back in from 2.15pm.
KDAA back on the river Chelmer
The Committee is very pleased to announce that KDAA members can fish the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation from Chelmsford to Heybridge basin from the 1st July 2026. The fishery is now under the control of the Essex Waterways Ltd General information: This fishery is...
Fish welfare – Temporary Keep Net ban at all KDAA Waters – Please Read
Due to the hot weather conditions KDAA have taken the decision to ban Keep Nets on all of our waters with immediate effect and until further notice. This decision is based purely on fish welfare and we are grateful for your assistance. Please be aware that these high...
Fish spawning on our waters
The hot weather has encouraged some of our fish stock to begin spawning again at Silver End Back Pit and Seabrooks. It may well begin again at other waters too, so as per our previous posts re spawning Members are reminded that under KDAA Fish Welfare Rules, Rule 11...