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 still accepting new members for the 2024/25 season
Latest News Announcements
New fishing tackle shop in Kelvedon
A new fishing tackle shop has opened up in Inworth Road, Kelvedon called The Fishing Outlet.The owner Scott McCulloch emailed John Joyce to introduce the shop.Happy to offer your members 10% off on the provision their card is shown, they can also use the code FLY10 if...
Magic Twig self hooking device is banned on KDAA waters
Following concerns raised by some members and after examining the Magic Twig and debating at length the Committee decided that the Magic Twig is banned on KDAA waters. This ban is in line with other local fishing clubs. The reasons for the ban are based on concerns...
Work undertaken at Layer Marney complex
Work has been undertaken at the Layer Marney complex to improve access and build new swims on Marney 1. At the end of June, the farmer levelled the track all the way to the bottom car park making access much easier. The long grass around Marney 2 and 3 has also been...
Swim platform work Layer Marney Reservoirs starting 10 July
Please note that Layer Marney Reservoir 1 will be closed next Monday and Tuesday 10/11 July for the building of swim platforms. Repairs to platforms will be undertaken on Layer Marney 2 and 3 on the Wednesday and Thursday, however, the waters will remain open.