Crowborough and District Angler's Association began life in 1948 when a group of young men returned from the war. Initially the club was set up to provide day trips for sea anglers but over time freshwater fishing began to play a greater role and coarse waters were added to the roster. These days the club can offer both freshwater, saltwater and some stream based Trout fishing.

The Club currently has sixteen stillwaters at nine locations, two reservoirs, two stretches of stream fishing, plus access to seven miles of the River Rother, as well as six miles of the Royal Military Canal in its' portfolio.

The majority of the stillwaters have no close season.