Dreaming about a catfish means finding out that you have been swindled by a big lie. The catfish first appears so beautiful, deep and detailed; you imagine the picture that emerges from the river is both fascinating and magical. The closer you get to the truth of meeting the person or unraveling the hints from friends, you start to sense a bait and switch scheme. In your waking hours, be cautious not to fall deeper into something that seems too good to be true.