Senior siblings gather to fish often in secret spot on Devils Lake

The Nowatzki ‘kids’ set up chairs and rod holders on old 281 near Churchs Ferry for their frequent fishing trips to Devils Lake. There were 11 children in the family and all loved to fish. The oldest is now 87. Photo by Abby Makay / WDAY News.

The Nowatzki ‘kids’ set up chairs and rod holders on old 281 near Churchs Ferry for their frequent fishing trips to Devils Lake. There were 11 children in the family and all loved to fish. The oldest is now 87. Photo by Abby Makay / WDAY News.

The Nowatzki siblings gather to fish on Devils Lake. Photo by Abby Makay / WDAY News.

The Nowatzki siblings gather to fish on Devils Lake. Photo by Abby Makay / WDAY News.

The Nowatzki siblings, originally 11 children raised near Mt. Carmel, continue their decades-long tradition of fishing together on Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — One thing about fishing: it doesn't matter how old you are, baiting that hook is just the perfect start to a day. And on Devils Lake, among the fancy boats and electronics, you'll find the Nowatzki 'kids.' Brothers and sisters who gather …