Kelvedon and District Angling Association

KDAA is a friendly angling club that provides some of the best uncrowded fishing in Essex.

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Some of the Best Places to Fish in Essex

We have eleven still waters that are open all year round and fishing on stretches of the river Blackwater

Our Waters

Club Information

The KDAA established in 1948 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 eleven 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 £85 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.

Membership now open for the new season

Latest News Announcements

Working Party Seabrooks Reservoir – Tuesday 15 June

5 Jun, 2021 |

A Working Party will be held at Seabrooks Reservoir on Tuesday 15 June starting at 4 pm. Please make the effort to attend. Cutting back and opening up swims. Please bring loppers, saws, spades and rakes etc. For further information contact Bob Reed, Fishery Manager on...

Fish spawning

29 May, 2021 |

The carp have started spawning in Silver End Front Pit. They are bound to start doing so elsewhere. We do not close our waters owing to spawning that can go on and off over an extended period. However, please be aware of Fish Welfare Rule 11 'Members must not fish for...