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 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

Partial closure Seabrooks Reservoir – Saturday 20th April

Apologies for the short notice, Seabrooks Reservoir will be closed for Clay Pigeon Shooting organised by Seabrooks Farm Saturday 20th April 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...

Work on slope at Silver End Front Pit – Thursday 18th April

As part of the work planned for this year, the slopes from the carpark areas to the Back Pit and Front Pit will be upgraded next Thursday, 18th April. We do not want to close the pits but access down the slopes will not be possible whilst the work is being carried...

Gate lock code changed on all waters

Please note that the gate lock code has been changed on all our waters to the 2024/25 code as shown on the reverse of the new season membership card or the confirmation email for members who have recently joined. Fred MerrinMembership Secretary

Current season membership card expires 31st March 2024

Reminder -  The current season, 2024/25, KDAA membership card will expire in two weeks time on Sunday 31st March. Please visit the Join webpage for information about the joining arrangements for this year. You may rejoin at any time, however, please be aware that the...