Membership Details

This coming season, 2026/2027, CDAA will be using the online "Clubmate" software to manage all existing and new membership payments.

You will soon be able to apply online via a link on our website here.

Ordinary and Non-Voting Membership is available on payment of a joining fee and annual subscription:

For all new members, the first year is a probationary period.
There are concessions for juniors, registered disabled & state pensioners.
When partners and/or children of an adult member join there is no requirement for an extra joining fee.
Partners of state pensioners do not pay an entrance fee, but a subscription fee will be due for both partners and a photo of each will be required.
Membership for children under the age of 12 is free, Junior members, aged 12-16 must also be accompanied by a fully paid-up adult member.
Members aged 16 and over may night fish and may also use a third rod on Stonar, Fordwich, Trenley and Stour Lakes on payment of an additional subscription.

Most car parks are gated and kept locked at all times, a small charge is made for keys.

There is an extra gated car park for disabled members and state pensioners, on the Fordwich complex. Special keys are available only on production of a “Blue Badge” or proof of age.

All members will be provided with a car park permit which must be displayed when parked in the association car parks.

Fordwich Lake is only available to local members, defined as residence in postcode areas CT1-CT21, TN25 and ME13. For further information on Fordwich Lake please contact the main office.

Rod Licence

All members, including juniors over the age of 12, must be in possession of a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence:
You can apply online here or phone 0344 800 5386