The Malden River is a 2.3-mile-long freshwater river flowing through the cities of Malden, Medford, and Everett in Massachusetts, where it empties into the Mystic River. Historically a tidal, brackish river bordered by salt marshes, its character was permanently altered in 1966 with the construction of the Amelia Earhart Dam on the Mystic River. This dam converted the Malden River into a non-tidal, freshwater system, maintaining a fairly constant depth. The river is roughly 675 feet wide at its widest point and is flanked largely by industrial properties, though significant community efforts are underway to reclaim it for recreational use. It is considered an under-utilized waterway, offering angling opportunities within an urban landscape.