It will be important to consider what appears in the dream as we wade, and also the means that we have to cross, because the dream symbolizes a crucial moment in our lives.

…Dreaming that you see fish in clear-water streams, denotes that you will be favored by the rich and powerful. Dead fish, signifies the loss of wealth and power through some dire calamity. For a young woman Dreaming of seeing fish, portends that she will have a handsome and talented lover. Dreaming of catching a catfish, denotes that you will be embarrassed by evil designs of enemies, but your luck and presence of mind will tide you safely over the trouble. To wade in water, catching fish, denotes that you will possess wealth acquired by your own ability and enterprise. Dreaming of fishing, denotes energy and economy | but if you do not succeed in catching any, your efforts to obtain honors and wealth will be futile. Eating fish, denotes warm and lasting attachments….

…If you wade in clear water in the dream, then it means that you will partake of evanescent, but exquisite joys. If the water is muddy, you are in danger of illness, or some sorrowful experiences. To see children wading in clear water is a happy prognostication, as you will be favored in your enterprises. For a young woman Dreaming of wading in clear foaming water, she will soon gain the desire nearest her heart. See Bathing….

To wade in one, signifies sorrows, adversity. Be caught by one, without power of escaping, represents danger to be incurred through sickness or interminable lawsuits.