The American Fisherman: How Our Nation’s Anglers Founded, Fed, Financed, and Forever Shaped the U.S.A. Denny Grinold featured in Duck Dynasty’s “American Fisherman” best seller

Fishing the Great Lakes since 1973, Grinold operates a charter fishing operation from Grand Haven, Mich.In addition to being an active advocate for productive Great Lakes fisheries, Grinold has provided a platform to introduce dozens of rising fisheries professionals to the industry and the value of Great Lakes fisheries.Grinold has served on more than 20 boards and commissions since 1983, most notably as Michigan’s gubernatorial choice to serve as advisor on the U.S. Committee of Advisors to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, where he currently serves as chair. Among his honors from state and national organizations, Grinold received the only lifetime membership to the Michigan Charter Boat Association in 1996.Grinold has led efforts to prevent the Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes by meeting with congressional members to discuss the importance of the $7 billion fishery to those who live, work and recreate in the region. He was an essential partner in developing a research and Extension agenda for Great Lakes fisheries.Grinold is known throughout the Great Lakes region among Americans and Canadians for his commitment, insight and determination to secure a better future for the lakes.