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 – Essex Interclub Match Sunday 21st June
As shown in the Handbook Fixtures list there is a Essex Interclub Match being held on Layer Marney 2 and 3, Pennett’s Reservoir and Seabrooks Reservoir this coming Sunday 21st June. Please be off these waters by 5am on that day. Layer Marney 1 will be available to...
New water opening – Winter 2026
KDAA is pleased to announce that we have secured a new fishing lease for a 1.4‑acre general coarse fishery, which we plan to open to members this winter. Located in the north Essex countryside, this new water is an exciting addition that we are confident will be...
All Night Permits memberships now sold
Memberships that include a Night Permit have now met the limit set by the Committee and are no longer available. Normal memberships are still available to purchase. As an ‘existing member’ they will then be able to apply for a membership plan plus Night Permit if they...
A few night permits still available
A few memberships with night permits have become available. Apply via Clubmate as soon as as possible.