Greetings from Spain:
I am a new member and I would like to recommend you at least 3 spanish bass lakes: Cijara, Garcia Sola and La Serena.
We have largemouth basses and pikes. Also, in La Serena, a huge number of catfish channel.
Last October we celebrate the III Euro Nitro Cup at Cijara with 101 bass boats (a couple of anglers per boat). I think it is the most important bass tournament in Europe (you can see videos in internet).
Obviously we practice the catch and release.
Soon I will post pics and news.
Finally, it is a pleasure to be here and sorry for my poor english.
Best wishes from Spain,
Javier.