Bass Pro Shops Opening New Location in Paducah, Kentucky

A new Bass Pro Shops will be opening up in Kentucky. Here's everything we know about this big announcement.

Bass Pro Shops. It's the ultimate store for a guy like me. Hunting, fishing, camping, apparel, boating, off-road vehicles...what's not to love?! If you enjoy the outdoors, Bass Pro Shops is a place that you would have a hard time not finding something that you'd want to take home with you. Not to mention, everyone's favorite part of a Bass Pro trip...the massive fish tank!

Now, I am from the Evansville, Indiana area, and for years, I have talked about how Evansville needs a Bass Pro Shops. I think I have some pretty great and logical reasons why having a location in Evansville would be great. You can read more about that by clicking here. While Evansville doesn't have one (yet), there is a new Bass Pro Shops location that has just been announced, which is just a short day trip from Evansville.

Bass Pro Shops Opening New Location in Paducah, Kentucky

Bass Pro Shops just announced that a new 70,00 square-foot destination retail location for Paducah, Kentucky, with its convenient location ready to serve the greater Four Rivers region. When you think about it, having one in Paducah actually makes a lot of sense. That part of Kentucky has a lot of folks who enjoy doing outdoor things like hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. Paducah is also right across the river from Illinois, and it will even bring people in from Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana. Given it's proximity to Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes, and all the nearby rivers, it's kind of the perfect location. There are several fish and wildlife reserves and campgrounds in the Paducah area as well. So, rather than driving two or so hours to the nearest Bass Pro Shops to get all of the necessities needed to enjoy these things, why not bring one here?

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Paducah's new Bass Pro Shops will be built adjacent to the Kentucky Oaks Mall, a premier commercial hub situated along I-24, just north of the intersection with Highway 60. It is expected to open late 2026 or early 2027. The press release continues by saying:

Like all Bass Pro Shops locations, the new store will feature a completely unique custom design. Envisioned as a tribute to the great sporting heritage of the region and a celebration of everything Kentucky, it will build on the signature qualities that define the award-winning Bass Pro Shops shopping experience, combining retail with entertainment, outdoor education, and conservation.

 

Now, I did a little research, and according to their website, this will be Kentucky's second Bass Pro Shops location. Louisville has a Bass Pro Shops, while Lexington and Bowling Green each have a location of Cabela's, which is an affiliate chain of Bass Pro Shops. The new Paducah location will be a very popular location, given all the outdoor activities in that area. Will you be making a trip when it opens?