can you fish at the pond by bass pro shops

No!

Yes, you can fish in the pond there. It’s catch and release and you don’t need a fishing license no matter the age.

No, I looked on their web site, the web site did not mention you could try out fishing equipment in their pond, the site did mention there was a trout pond, but did not say you could fish or try out fishing equipment in the pond. I have never seen this trout pond. I would try calling the store and ask one of their sales staff.

I don't know if there's any fish in there but I have seen people go out there and test out there new equipment.

I see people fishing there all the time.