- Hometown: Hot Springs, AR
- Family: (Wife) Debra, (Children) David, John and Leslie
- Age: 59
- Years Pro:31
- Occupation: Professional Angler
- Hobbies: Hunting
- Primary Fishing Strength: Fishing Shallow
- World Ranking: 37 (2009)
BASS Stats:
- Bassmaster Classics: 21-2 wins (1987 & 1996)
- First-Place Finishes: 7
- Top-10 Finishes: 53
- Career Winnings: $1,110,609.80
- Avg. Won Per Tournament: $4,551.68
- Total Weight of Bass Caught: 5,930 lbs. 5 ozs.
FLW Stats:
- Career Earnings: $928,170
- Number of Tournaments Won: 2
- Number of Top-10 Tournament Finishes: 7
- Weight of Largest Day's Catch: 22 lbs. 5 ozs. (1996, Wal-Mart FLW Tour, FLW Tour , Kentucky Lake)
- Number of Events Fished: 83 Since 1996
Website: Cochran Outdoors
Achievements: Forrest L. Wood Cup Winner (2005); Bassmaster Classic Winner (1987, 1996); Member of the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame