Bass Pro Shops

Reviews

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  Dorry McIntosh

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Fast friendly service. A great store. Very clean and organized
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  Bo Hershey

  5 days ago
  5.0
  As a Bass Pro Shops Club Member, I have visited a number of Outdoor Worlds, Outposts, and flagship locations over the years, and the Utica Outpost is a great example of how Bass Pro can scale the experience down without losing the atmosphere that makes the brand special. Unlike the massive destination stores like Springfield or the Pyramid, the Utica location feels more practical and regionally focused, which honestly fits Central New York perfectly. It has more of an Adirondack outfitter vibe than a giant tourist attraction. The rustic woodwork, outdoor displays, hunting and fishing departments, boats, and camping gear still give you that classic Bass Pro atmosphere, just in a more approachable and easy-to-navigate format. The fishing section was especially impressive for an Outpost store, with plenty of gear for Upstate lakes, rivers, and Adirondack trips. The hunting and outdoor apparel departments were also well stocked, and the entire store felt clean, organized, and easy to browse. It is the kind of place where you can stop in for one item and somehow still spend an hour wandering around looking at gear. One thing I appreciated was how the store reflects the outdoor culture of the region. This is not a flashy tourist stop built for spectacle. It feels geared toward actual outdoorsmen from Upstate New York who hunt, fish, camp, boat, and spend weekends in the Adirondacks or along the Finger Lakes. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely interested in helping customers rather than just making sales. That really adds to the experience and helps the store feel more like a local outfitter than a generic retail chain. I have visited larger Bass Pro destinations like Springfield, Bridgeport, and the Pyramid, and while Utica is obviously on a different scale, it succeeds by doing something different. It feels practical, comfortable, and connected to the outdoor culture of Upstate New York. Definitely one of the better Outpost locations I have visited and absolutely worth stopping at whether you need gear for a weekend outdoors or just enjoy walking around a good outdoor store.
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  William Callahan

  May 7, 2026
  2.0
  Great place and have good experiences purchasing items in the store. HOWEVER, do not buy online and do pickup at this Utica store. I purchased a gun and hunting clothes for my kid (they didn’t have his size) so had to do pick up because of the gun. I ordered on a Sunday (April 19). Picked up the gun on that Wednesday. It’s been almost 3 weeks (today is May 7) and I still don’t have the clothes. It would’ve been 4-5 days to my house. Online customer service said they called the store and someone finally went and found them but I have to wait for the email to pick them up. It’s been 3 more days and I still don’t have my kids clothes. He went turkey hunting with other stuff so once I get these, I’m just asking for a refund. They do not work fast at this Utica store!
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  Chris

  May 4, 2026
  1.0
  What is it with this store I go in to buy 2 pairs of adult and 2 kids sunglasses oakleys and a un noticeable dot I had no issue with miserable sunglasses but for working wouldn't sell them to me. So 800 I was spending they wouldn't take
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  Aaron DeMun

  Apr 18, 2026
  3.0
  Inconsistent between men and women's clothing. Was disappointed that though the women's section was sizable, the selection was finite.