Bait dream meaning is explained below using 15 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

In a woman’s dream putting down bait can be an indication of her doubts about her own ability to attract a partner. She may feel that she has to entrap or ensnare a partner.

There is an aspect of our lives which needs bringing out into the open. We have to fool that part of ourselves which is failing to co-operate in making progress. There is some kind of enticement which has to take place.

Spiritually, we must ‘tempt’ evil in some way in order to trap it, and ultimately control it.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of bait reflect your issues of power, whether trying to get energy from someone, or struggling to keep your energy in tact. This dream may be showing you that you are falling hook, line, and sinker for someone’s strategy, perhaps an advertising campaign has lured you in to buying something you don’t need, or a person has seduced you into a situation that is not good for you.

If you dream of dropping the bait, then you are trying to hook someone into doing your will.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream, putting down bait can be an indication of her doubts about her own ability to attract a partner. She may feel that she has to entrap or ensnare a partner. In a man’s dream the more practical side recognizes the need to capture an elusive idea or concept.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Theresa Cheung

If you see fish bait or are fish bait in your dream, this can suggest feeling exposed or vulnerable. Other explanations are that you are setting, or being caught up in, a trap or an enticement that could carry dire consequences. It may also mean that you or someone else are being persecuted or teased.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: Baiting an animal in dreams suggests a degree of cruelty which needs addressing.

If we are laying bait then the implication is that we are, at least in part, aware of the problem.

If the bait is already in position then it is a warning to be careful.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: There is an aspect of our lives which needs bringing out into the open. We have to coerce that part of ourselves that is failing to co-operate into making progress. There is some kind of enticement which has to take place.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A temptation to drift along with an unwise alliance should be strongly resisted if you dreamed of baiting someone or of being baited.

See also Worms and Fisfu

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 8 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

As a lure, bait is usually associated with fishing, although in a dream fishing can symbolize anything from fishing for a deal to fishing for a compliment.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 9 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Vulnerability or feeling trapped.

2. Searching, attraction, a desire to “lure” (to use bait).

3. A test of cleverness or intelligence.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

Spiritually, when we are strong enough, we must ‘tempt’ negativity in some way in order to trap and ultimately control it.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Betty Bethards

Enticement, opportunity.

A lure in a certain direction. Look and evaluate. Means pay attention.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 12 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Do not trust blindly in those who seek to please you.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Vincent Wienand

1. Temptation;

2. Trap; 1 Cor. 10:13;

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 14 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of a lure or trap, Amos 3:5
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 15 — Margaret Hamilton

Temptation
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton