Monte was born and raised in the Oakdale Ca. area and has been fishing lakes all his life. He is a member of CIFFI Project Kokanee and Kokanee Power. He is licensed, insured, and bonded.

Captain Monte Smith holds Licenses or Certificates by the following;

∙ Department of Boating & Waterways License # 1591

∙ United States Coast Guard O.U.P.V. Six Pack License # 2794791
   (O.U.P.V. Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel License)

∙ California Department of Fish & Game License # 3682

∙ Boating Education Safety Course

∙ Certified by the American Red Cross for CPR/AED

∙ Certified by the American Red Cross Standard First Aid