Herring dream meaning is explained below using 5 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 04-07-09-18-25-32

buying: wil be generous to friends who wil be suspicious of your actions.

catching: desires wil be satisfied after a slight predicament.

cooking: expect pregnancy in the near future.

eating: good luck to one for whom you care.

given, by others, being: wil realize high ambitions and monetary pinches.

smoked: conquer overindulgence in cheap wines and liquor.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days Author: Zolar

Interpretation 2 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. A good omen for upcoming projects, adventures or jour­neys.

2. A need for good nutrition for the hungry mind (as in “brain food”).

3. Use caution for possible deceptions or misun­derstandings, usually emotional (as in a “red herring”).

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

Interpretation 3 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of seeing herring, indicates a tight squeeze to escape financial embarrassment, but you will have success later.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 4 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Fish are always good omens; you may expect success in business, but you will have to work steadily in order to secure it.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

See Fish.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett