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 accepting new members for the 2024/25 season
Latest News Announcements
Layer Marney Reservoirs closed Monday 20th May
Apologies for the short notice. All Layer Marney lakes will be closed on Monday 20th May for essential work. They will reopen on Tuesday 21st. Kind Regards John Joyce Secretary
Seabrooks Reservoir – partial closure for junior coaching Saturday 18th May
Reminder - as shown in our Handbook and our website, Seabrooks Reservoir will be closed this Saturday 18th May for a junior coaching session from 7.30 am until 3pm.
Fish are spawning on our waters
Please note fish are beginning to spawn on a number of our waters including Silver End Front Pit and Layer Marney. Although we do not close our waters when fish are spawning, members are reminded that Fish Welfare Rule 12 states ‘Members must not fish for spawning...
Partial closure Seabrooks Reservoir – Saturday 4th May
Seabrooks Reservoir will be closed for Clay Pigeon Shooting organised by Seabrooks Farm Saturday 4th May 9.00 am to 10.30 am No members or their vehicles to be on site during those times. Also apologies for the restrictions on fishing on this venue but please note...