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 deadline for current members to renew their Night Permit membership
REMINDER - The deadline for current Night Permit members to rejoin to secure a membership plan with a night permit for the new season is Saturday 15th March before they are opened to new members to apply up to the limit set by the Committee. Visit the Join KDAA...
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...
Extensive tree work at Layer Marney complex
As many of you will be aware that the Layer Marney complex has been closed for a few days to allow the Club to undertake some much-needed aquatic habitat improvements. You will now find that lake 3 looks very different along the west and north banks, with extensive...