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 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

Reminder – Deadline for Night Permit memberships 14th March

Reminder that the deadline for current members to rejoin for the new season with a membership plan that includes a night permit is on Saturday 14th March. On Sunday 15th March the remaining unsold night permit memberships will become available to new members to...

New look Clubmate app and web browser launch

A new look Clubmate smartphone app and web browser is being launched on Tuesday 24 February.  The update rolls out to members throughout the week and you won't need to redownload anything. It will improve the user experience and navigation around the application when...

Pike Match next Sunday Silver End Front Pit

As shown in the club Handbook, Match Fixtures list, Silver End Front Pit will be closed for a Angling Trust Pike Match next Sunday 8th February.  There may be a few spaces available. Members wishing to take part should contact the organiser Nigel Barnes 07711972099 /...

Joining arrangements for the 2026/27season

Membership for the new 2026/27 season will reopen on the 9th February for existing members to rejoin  and, if required, purchase a membership with a Night Permit on a first come first serve basis and before the 14th March. New and past members may also join from the...