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The historic and famous stretch of the River Stour, which the Association leases from the Fordwich United Charities, reaches downstream from Fordwich Bridge as far as Plucks Gutter. Fordwich trout were referred to in Izaak Waltons The Compleat Angler, their descendants are still running up the river to spawn when the conditions are right for them. The fisheries between Fordwich and Grove Ferry are in surroundings of great natural beauty, and are part of an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recently upgraded to an International RAMSAR site. Fishery management in the SSSI is subject to an agreement between the Association and English Nature. Care is needed not to interfere with bird life or the natural vegetation. The Associations Committee takes its conservation responsibilities to protect this part of our heritage seriously and will take action against any member found to be damaging the environment.                   The Associations permanent Headquarters are situated in Sturry; the administration office is open between 0900hrs and 1600hrs Monday to Friday. Headquarters houses a small library as well as a video collection for the use of members. Contact can be made by phone on 01227 710830 backed up by an answer phone out of hours, by facsimile on the same number, by post, by via e-mail at enquiries@cdaa.co.uk Visitors are always welcome. car drivers will find ample parking if they drive down the left side of the Headquarters building, thus avoiding congestion on the busy main road. Since 1928 the Association has been managing extensive fisheries in the Stour Valley below Canterbury, offering first class lake and river fishing for a variety of species.