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.
Latest News Announcements
KDAA 2026 Newsletter
The 2026 KDAA Newsletter has been emailed to all members. If you have not received the email, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have changed your email address in the past year, please ensure you have informed the club. 133 emails were sent to members last...
Gas Lane, Coggeshall river stretch no longer a club water
Sorry to inform members, following a change in the ownership of land, we have lost access to the Gas Lane, Coggeshall stretch of the river Backwater. The entrance to the meadow has been closed off with barbed wire. The relevant pages will, therefore, be removed from...
‘Under the surface’ presentation by Rob Hughes 23 January 2026
You are invited to a free evening presentation by Rob Hughes to be held on Friday evening 23rd January 2026. 19.00-22.00 In Hall 1, Spring Lodge Community Centre Powers Hall Road, Witham CM8 2HE. Don’t miss out on this exciting Presentation. No matter how good your...
Notice of AGM – Monday 5th January 2026
Dear Member The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Monday 5th January 2026 at 7.30 pm, Room 4, Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE. It is at the AGM that members must elect the Association’s Officials and Committee,...