Kelvedon and District Angling Association

KDAA is a friendly angling club that provides some of the best uncrowded fishing in Essex.

Some of the Best Places to Fish in Essex

We have ten still waters that are open all year round and fishing on stretches of the river Blackwater

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

Wass Tackle ceased trading and has closed

It is with great regret that we have to advise members that Wass’ Tackle in Copford has ceased trading and closed their shop last Friday. They have traded in various shops in Colchester over 80 years and have sold our memberships for many years.  They were hoping to...

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.