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 stetches 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 still accepting new members for the 2024/25 season
Latest News Announcements
New gate at Silver End Pits
A new gate has been installed at Silver End Pits replacing the single bar gate to deter trespassers and help keep the waters secure. Please keep the gate locked at all times. The installation was organised by the bailiff, Chris Parrish
AGM cancelled and subscriptions increase
Please note that the owing to the Covid situation the Committee has regretfully decided not to hold the Annual General Meeting on the 13 January. The reports from officials will be set out in the Association’s annual Newsletter which will be emailed or posted to...
Seabrooks Reservoir carpark construction
Seabrooks Reservoir car park construction The carpark construction was completed at Seabrooks Reservoir last week. We now have a carpark that members can use all year round. So, no more orange netting closing it off once the winter rains come. There are just a couple...
Improvements to stillwaters – Autumn 2021
Work undertaken on Shemmings, Elm Farm, Pennetts and Seabrooks since OctoberWe have employed a professional digger driver and tree surgeons to undertake this work.Shemmings Pond bankside swim improvements using a digger to make them safer to use - 8th OctoberElm Farm...