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
Partial closure for shooting Seabrooks Friday 28 November
Seabrooks is closed for Simulated Game shooting on Friday the 28th November from 8.30am to 10.45am. Members and their vehicles must not be on site during that time. Apologies for the short notice John Joyce Secretary
Silver End Front Pit closed Sunday 30 Nov -Wednesday 3 Dec
In order to carry out some essential works, Silver End Front Pit will be CLOSED from 8am on Sunday 30th November until 8am on Wednesday 3rd December. No access will be available to the Front Pit during this time, the Back Pit will remain open and we ask members to...
Partial closure for shooting Saturday 15 November Seabrooks Reservoir
Seabrooks is closed for Simulated Game shooting on Saturday the 15th November from 9.am to 11am. Members and their vehicles must not be on site during that time. John Joyce Secretary
Work Parties being held in November – Layer Marney, Silver End Back Pit and Seabrooks
Dear Member Work Parties will take place on the following dates at the specified venues. Layer Marney Complex – Thursday 6th November 2025 starting at 09:30 *The entire complex will be closed on this day to allow for the works across all three lakes. Silver End Back...