The use of the is governed by the rules of grammar. For your case,

Use the before the names of rivers, oceans, seas and groups of lakes.

• For e.g., the Nile, the English channel, the Atlantic, the Great Lakes

Do not use the before the names of lakes and bays.

• For e.g., Lake Geneva, Lake Erie

If you want a more thorough list, head over here.

The use of the is governed by the rules of grammar. For your case,

Use "the" before the names of rivers, oceans, seas and groups of lakes.

• For e.g., the Nile, the English channel, the Atlantic, the Great Lakes

Do not use "the" before the names of lakes and bays.

• For e.g., Lake Geneva, Lake Erie

If you want a more thorough list, head over here.

The use of the is governed by the rules of grammar.

Use the before the names of rivers, oceans, seas and groups of lakes.

• For e.g., the Nile, the English channel, the Atlantic, the Great Lakes

Do not use the before the names of lakes and bays.

• For e.g., Lake Geneva, Lake Erie

The use of the is governed by the rules of grammar. For your case,

Use the before the names of rivers, oceans, seas and groups of lakes.

• For e.g., the Nile, the English channel, the Atlantic, the Great Lakes

Do not use the before the names of lakes and bays.

• For e.g., Lake Geneva, Lake Erie

If you want a more thorough list, head over here.