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 22 – 26 November
Advance warning of Seabrooks Reservoir 5 day closure due to carpark construction Seabrooks will be closed to members from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th November whilst a contractor constructs our long awaited winter proof carpark. The club was granted money from the...
Shemmings Pond closed Friday 8 October
Please be aware that work is starting on Shemmings Pond this Friday 8 October with a digger to rebuild the swims. The water is, therefore, closed on that day. Apologies for the short notice as we have only just been informed of the availability of the digger driver.
Seabrooks Carpark Project
The KDAA has secured a grant towards a new carpark at Seabrooks. The money will come from the Environment Agencies’ Fishery Improvement Program (FIP) administered by the Angling Trust. As many of you will be aware, the normal carpark area becomes unusable during the...
Fish spawning
The carp have started spawning in Silver End Front Pit. They are bound to start doing so elsewhere. We do not close our waters owing to spawning that can go on and off over an extended period. However, please be aware of Fish Welfare Rule 11 'Members must not fish for...